Trim Tabs

[225Explor]

what is a good trim tab setup for 225 Aqua WA ? Thanks, as you may notice, I am new here and just purchased a 95 225 Explorer WA, so I am asking lots of questions.

[14cwater]

I have a set od 12x12 lenco's for sale.  Let me know if you are interested.

[GoneFission]

Bennetts are the old favorite and have some of the best customer service you will find.  The Volvo QL series are a newer design that is getting some good reviews.

[225Explor]

I have a set od 12x12 lenco's for sale.  Let me know if you are interested.

What are you looking to get for them and what is included ?Thanks for the reply.

Mike R

[seabob4]

Mike,
Remember, your Explorer has trim tab pockets, make sure the 12 X 12s fit in those pockets.  I think we used Bennett 12 X 9s...

[LilRichard]

These guys are steering you right - Bennett tabs are the best from a service perspective.  Lencos are fine too - I used them in my rebuild because they save space... but probably would have gone Bennett otherwise.

[gran398]

Also, if you go with the Bennett's....we have great troubleshooting help right here the board through the Bennett rep, a great CA member

[Aswaff400]

i put a set of Bennett 12x9 sport tabs on my boat, they made a helluva difference.

lenco's just dont last as long as Bennett's... i see them quit working all the time at my work, and 90% of the time they get stuck in the DOWN position, and boats with the recessed tab pockets or extended platforms, we wont know they're down till you hear that famous "pop-crunch" sound when hauling the boat out of the water

go with Bennett!

heres the link to my tab thread:
http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/ ... f=5&t=6615

[gran398]

i put a set of Bennett 12x9 sport tabs on my boat, they made a helluva difference.

lenco's just dont last as long as Bennett's... i see them quit working all the time at my work, and 90% of the time they get stuck in the DOWN position, and boats with the recessed tab pockets or extended platforms, we wont know they're down till you hear that famous "pop-crunch" sound when hauling the boat out of the water

go with Bennett!

heres the link to my tab thread:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6615

Exactly!

Check the quick support from Tabman...doesn't get any better!

[Circle Hooked]

These guys are steering you right - Bennett tabs are the best from a service perspective.  Lencos are fine too - I used them in my rebuild because they save space... but probably would have gone Bennett otherwise.

I have to agree,unless space is an issue which it won't be on that boat,go with Bennett,i have the 12x9 on my boat and they work great.

[225Explor]

Thanks for the info everyone............my 225 does have the trim tab pockets, Tabman suggested the 12x10 M120's  but I see others here are using 12x9's  Are the M120's made for limited space ???

[seabob4]

Thanks for the info everyone............my 225 does have the trim tab pockets, Tabman suggested the 12x10 M120's  but I see others here are using 12x9's  Are the M120's made for limited space ???

Measure the width at he bottom of the tab pocket, this will be your guide as to what will fit...

And there is no better in the business than Tom (Tabman)...  

[Circle Hooked]

For what ever it's worth i went out and measured mine and they are 12 x 8  

[Tabman]

Thanks for the info everyone............my 225 does have the trim tab pockets, Tabman suggested the 12x10 M120's  but I see others here are using 12x9's  Are the M120's made for limited space ???

225 Explor,

Is there any way I can get a picture of the pockets with some measurements? I'd like to see what would fit best.

Tom McGow
Bennett Marine

[Tabman]

Do the pockets look like this?



The Trim Tab in the photo is a 12 x 9.  If it were my boat I would put the M120s in the same place, but just a bit further inboard so the Trim Tab starts where the chine flat ends.

Tom
Bennett Marine