What do Trim Tabs do?
Most boats are designed to plane at a particular speed and weight
distribution. However, as weight increases (due to additional fuel, passengers, or gear)
and/or speed decreases, the stern settles down creating an inefficient, untrimmed
condition. As the boat pushes forward, it creates a "hill of water." In this
bow-high position visibility is limited and the hull bottom is pounded. In addition, due
to significant hull drag and extreme prop angle, fuel economy is poor. Properly sized
Bennett Trim Tabs enable your boat to overcome this "hill" and plane at speeds
slower than designed planing speed.
As the helm control is pressed, the stern rises, lowering the bow. Without touching the
throttle, speed increases and optimum attitude is achieved regardless of speed or weight
distribution.
Bennett Trim Tabs reposition the boat's bow to cut through the water reducing pounding,
drag, and engine laboring. Repositioning the bow creates greater visibility which
increases safety. Reduced pounding means greater comfort. Less drag and engine laboring
translate into increased performance, greater speed, and reduced fuel consumption.
With all the advantages and efficiencies created, Bennett Trim Tabs virtually pay for
themselves.
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