gw204
Well-known member
I noticed there is a thread or two in which some of you have expresesd dissatisfaction with the performance of your undersized tabs. So, I felt obligated to offer my comments and experiences on this very subject.
Many of you know that I used to run a 204 Grady center console. It was originally purchased without tabs and I added a set of used Bennett 12x9s. They were $100 and I couldn't pass them up. This addition did help the boat's handling quite a bit, but over time they proved to be inadequate.
Based on my converstaions with Tabman, I ordered a new set of 12x12 trim planes. These mounted in the existing holes left by the 12x9s and line up perfectly with the actuators. Installation was very simple and required no modification to the hydraulic or electrical components. The extra 3" of chord these new trim planes offered was a drastic improvement, but I still wanted better without having to do drill any more holes in my transom.
So, I again contacted Tabman as I had an idea rolling around in my head. My idea was based on the "bat wing" design of the current sport tabs. I wanted to find out if I could have some sort of fins fabbed up and bolted to the existing 12x12 planes. Wouldn't you know it, Tom already had a solution for me in the form of Bennett Drop Fins. After I bolted these babies on, those tabs did exactly what I wanted. There was absolutely no water lost out the sides and performance was nothing short of perfect!
I highly recommend these to anyone looking to improve the performance of their trim tabs!!!!!
Many of you know that I used to run a 204 Grady center console. It was originally purchased without tabs and I added a set of used Bennett 12x9s. They were $100 and I couldn't pass them up. This addition did help the boat's handling quite a bit, but over time they proved to be inadequate.
Based on my converstaions with Tabman, I ordered a new set of 12x12 trim planes. These mounted in the existing holes left by the 12x9s and line up perfectly with the actuators. Installation was very simple and required no modification to the hydraulic or electrical components. The extra 3" of chord these new trim planes offered was a drastic improvement, but I still wanted better without having to do drill any more holes in my transom.
So, I again contacted Tabman as I had an idea rolling around in my head. My idea was based on the "bat wing" design of the current sport tabs. I wanted to find out if I could have some sort of fins fabbed up and bolted to the existing 12x12 planes. Wouldn't you know it, Tom already had a solution for me in the form of Bennett Drop Fins. After I bolted these babies on, those tabs did exactly what I wanted. There was absolutely no water lost out the sides and performance was nothing short of perfect!

I highly recommend these to anyone looking to improve the performance of their trim tabs!!!!!