Trim Tabs

[witeagle]

Has anyone added a Trim tab indicator? I have a 32 Luhrs Open (2000 year).

not sure what brand they are but I am guessing they are factory installed.

Any tips on how to do it?

[flbluerunner]

My 1996 has Lenco, if the tabs are electric that is probably who makes them.
A simple solution may be to change the trim tab switch to a lighted version that shows the tab position.
Check out your manufacturers site for switch options,


John :patriot:

[witeagle]

John,

Where is the 'brand' visible? There is hydrolic pump driven by an electric mother in the aft bildge. Is this the same as yours?

Justin

[irishrogue]

lencos are electric. there is no pump/resevoir. if you have the pump/resevoir you have Bennett tabs. I actually thought all came OEM with Bennett. I have never seen a 32 with lencos...

[irishrogue]

any of the Bennett indicators or controls will be compatible. it is a pretty easy plug and play to retrofit their stuff right at the dash.

[dnkstarr]

I had a 1997 32 open with Lennco tabs. But Irish is right Lennco are electric and you probably have Bennett. Plug and Play.

[witeagle]

Great - thanks for the info. I will check out Bennett's web site and see what is available to put in switches with indicators.

[dpdash]

I have a 32' Open 1998 and it had Bennett's from the factory. I just added an LED indicatior at the helm, piece of cake. Call Bennett and ask them for advice, there is not a better company out there at taking care of their customers, I wouldn't have anything else. They are EXCELLENT!! BTW, the indicator is very helpful.

[flbluerunner]

The guys are correct, Lenco's are electric and you most likely have Bennett's.
I just had my 2006 38 converted to hydralic Bennett's with lighted controls that show the location of the tabs.
They seem to be working well.

John :patriot:

[witeagle]

I just heard about an automatic trim tab control that automates the process of trimming out the boat. Any thoughts?

[flbluerunner]

Just had the Bennett auto system put on the 2006 38.
I have not had a chance to work it, been kinda rough in the Keys.
I'll let you know.

John :patriot:

[witeagle]

Great - thanks - I am about to winterize here in NJ so I will wait before I change anything...

[flbluerunner]

I have the new automatic Bennett's. I have not had a chance to work with them as they were just installed.
I'll let you know.

John :patriot: