Lectrotab Trim Tabs

[zipper]

We put the boat at its summer time residence on Saturday. So I got the chance to try out the new Lectrotab trim tabs. They performed well and as expected, they improved the ride quality in the 1' chop as well as the larger boat wakes we encountered on this busy weekend. They brought the bow down and put an end to the porpoising and pounding that we encountered with out them. The co-pilot was skeptical about their ability until she experienced the difference. I am glad I did this mod. Mod $$ well spent.

 

[paulellison72]

Hi all, I have a question that hopefully someone has had some experience with. I purchased the Bennett Bolt 12x12 tabs and auto leveler for my 2017 sx240 before i saw all the post where jet boaters were using the lenco tabs. will the bennett tabs work as well with these boats and if so is there any recomendations or tips on how they should be installed or placed. thanks.

 

[Betik]

I am sure some member had those. I think it was Isaac

 

[paulellison72]

I am new to here and have no idea who isaac is.

 

[swatski]

Isaac has Lencos.
@Glassman is the one with Bennetts

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[paulellison72]

does anyone have photos of the bennett bolt tabs installed on there yjb

 

[Bill D]

I think @blacksapphirez has Bennett tabs.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/not-another-trim-tabs-thread.13879/

 

[zipper]

He does have the 12 x 9s. I wonder if 12 x 12 will fit without interfering with the transom tie down straps.

 

[paulellison72]

if the 12x12 bolt trim tabs will fit without interfering with the tie down straps would it be better to go with the 12x12 over the 12x9 on my sx240?

 

[zipper]

@paulellison72 Our hulls are different between my 07 and your 17. Do what I and others did, cutout a piece of 12 x 12 cardboard or whatever size 12 x 9 and fit it to your hull. 12 x 12 presents a larger surface area to the water, but you may not need them that long. I rarely deploy mine more than half way to make the necessary ride changes. 12 x 9s may fit better on your hull. @blacksapphirez started a thread about his on his hull, there is a link to it a few posts above, #88 posted by @Bill D .

 

[Nick Hughes]

Question about these trim tabs. Went we are anchored up at the beach or swimming hole, the rocking boat kills me with just little waves, the back and forth from passing boats that came by 200 yards away. Not even big waves, but the rocking and beers eventually makes me sick. Any chance trim tabs would help calm the boat down when not underway at all?

 

[blacksapphirez]

Question about these trim tabs. Went we are anchored up at the beach or swimming hole, the rocking boat kills me with just little waves, the back and forth from passing boats that came by 200 yards away. Not even big waves, but the rocking and beers eventually makes me sick. Any chance trim tabs would help calm the boat down when not underway at all?

no they sit under water. find a quieter cove lol

 

[FloJet]

Here is what mine look like fully rectracted. I used the #12 screws. I will find out his weekend if they hold up or not.

This photo makes me question my install. Is the flare sides supposed to be up or down? You all seem to have it facing down on the water? I had my flares face up away from the water. Please don't tell me I did them wrong? lol

 

[zipper]

@FloJet I believe @swatski installed his with bent tabs up, so I think ur good as you pretty much have the same boat. I am sure he will chime in. I installed mine bent down on a AR230 hull.

 

[FloJet]

Oh Ok. Ya I see @swatski got it like mine. He advised that. But when I looked at the early tab posts I saw others doing it the other way. I see that surfing boats do have the flare down for some reason? I would like to know the difference in each way tho for future reference.

 

[Betik]

if my memory serves me well, the flares down give you more grip. Whereas up gives you a better wake.
I installed my tabs, so I can go to Bimini and wanted to have all the grip I can could get.

in all honesty though @FloJet, I dont think it makes a big difference.

 

[FloJet]

Ok thank you. Either way I'm very satisfied.

 

[swatski]

Here is a cc of one of my PMs aboutbit:
“Mine are designed with the flares up. Not important for cruising as there is plenty of surface and no need for additional grip IMO, but important if you ever want to surf - the flares up prevent messing with surfable wake surface.
The tabs are NOT inter-changable so make sure you know which way is up. If in doubt, call Dan/Claibourne.”

Besides, I do not believe these tabs need any more grip! I almost never have them fully deployed as they give so much influence/ attitude adjustment I’m concerned about stuffing the bow.

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[FloJet]

The good thing about the brains of the Auto controller is it never points bow lower than what it needs. I even feel at times it needs to point bow down more. Even in Auto mode you can adjust than save it to the memory. It will than compensate from there. I will try to take some videos but so far I'm pretty impressed with it. Another good thing is it auto corrects to keep the boat from porpoising, which is huge with all the batteries and equipment I have. Now with people on there it will always level and set the right attitude on the go. But if need be, I can always turn off the auto feature and manually do things. Get best of both worlds IMO. I will have play and tune it more in rough conditions.

Off to the lake. Will report if I'm in rough conditions. Oklahoma winds can be ferocious at times.

 

[swatski]

The good thing about the brains of the Auto controller is it never points bow lower than what it needs. I even feel at times it needs to point bow down more. Even in Auto mode you can adjust than save it to the memory. It will than compensate from there. I will try to take some videos but so far I'm pretty impressed with it. Another good thing is it auto corrects to keep the boat from porpoising, which is huge with all the batteries and equipment I have. Now with people on there it will always level and set the right attitude on the go. But if need be, I can always turn off the auto feature and manually do things. Get best of both worlds IMO. I will have play and tune it more in rough conditions.

Off to the lake. Will report if I'm in rough conditions. Oklahoma winds can be ferocious at times.

Man, keep us posted!!!!

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