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highanddry posted 02-25-2006 12:01 AM ET (US)
In considering trim tabs such as made by Lenco for my Nantucket or Outrage 190, how do trim tabs affect the location of the SONAR transducer? Where do you put the SONAR transducer? Thanks. J
bluewaterpirate posted 02-25-2006 12:17 AM ET (US)
Here's what [the SONAR transducer position] looks like on the transom of my Ventura. No turbulence whatsoever from the tabs.
http://home.earthlink.net/~bluewaterpirate/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/transducer.jpg
Tom
timing posted 02-26-2006 02:35 PM ET (US)
Tom,
A few questions on the tabs, for I'm considering
installing tabs on my 21' Whaler.
Are those Lenco 12x9s?
How did the install go?
Tab performance?
Was it possible to mount them further out,
between the 1st and 2nd strakes?
Perhaps the scuppers/ladder influenced the mounting location?
Thanks
Timing

bluewaterpirate posted 02-26-2006 04:42 PM ET (US)
They're Bennett trim tabs and came installed as origninal equipment. They've worked flawlessly for 3 + years. The only thing I've done is install a trim tab position indicator. Took me about 2 hours and was simple to do. Had to insert a rod into the piston cylinder and install the TPI and wire it. I have Lenco trim tabs on my 235 Conquest. The difference is the Bennetts are hydralic and the Lencos are electric. They both work as advertized.
Tom
bluewaterpirate posted 02-27-2006 08:51 AM ET (US)
The manufacturer's installation directions will show where to mount them on the transom. On my Conquest they're located farther out but under the transom (in the Whaler designed location). The performance I get from the Bennett's is excellent.
Tom
JOHN W MAYO posted 03-02-2006 07:09 PM ET (US)
highanddry--on line there is a deal on Bennett trim tabs for [under] $400, a special buy about 40-percent off.

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Author	Topic: SONAR Transducer Location with Trim Tabs
highanddry	posted 02-25-2006 12:01 AM ET (US) In considering trim tabs such as made by Lenco for my Nantucket or Outrage 190, how do trim tabs affect the location of the SONAR transducer? Where do you put the SONAR transducer? Thanks. J
bluewaterpirate	posted 02-25-2006 12:17 AM ET (US) Here's what [the SONAR transducer position] looks like on the transom of my Ventura. No turbulence whatsoever from the tabs. http://home.earthlink.net/~bluewaterpirate/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/transducer.jpg Tom
timing	posted 02-26-2006 02:35 PM ET (US) Tom, A few questions on the tabs, for I'm considering installing tabs on my 21' Whaler. Are those Lenco 12x9s? How did the install go? Tab performance? Was it possible to mount them further out, between the 1st and 2nd strakes? Perhaps the scuppers/ladder influenced the mounting location? Thanks Timing
bluewaterpirate	posted 02-26-2006 04:42 PM ET (US) They're Bennett trim tabs and came installed as origninal equipment. They've worked flawlessly for 3 + years. The only thing I've done is install a trim tab position indicator. Took me about 2 hours and was simple to do. Had to insert a rod into the piston cylinder and install the TPI and wire it. I have Lenco trim tabs on my 235 Conquest. The difference is the Bennetts are hydralic and the Lencos are electric. They both work as advertized. Tom
bluewaterpirate	posted 02-27-2006 08:51 AM ET (US) The manufacturer's installation directions will show where to mount them on the transom. On my Conquest they're located farther out but under the transom (in the Whaler designed location). The performance I get from the Bennett's is excellent. Tom
JOHN W MAYO	posted 03-02-2006 07:09 PM ET (US) highanddry--on line there is a deal on Bennett trim tabs for [under] $400, a special buy about 40-percent off.