Adjustable Trim Tabs

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OK, so all this talk about Smart Tabs vs. adjustable tabs have me leaning towards adjustable. I know most of you guys (and gals) have experience with boats much larger than mine. Is it overkill to put adjustable tabs such as Bennett's on my little 21 footer?

Let's hear from those of you that have adjustable tabs on a small boat like mine.
 
No way! Look into their Sport Tabs for your size boat.
 
Trim tabs will help tremendously on a boat that size. We had them on our 21-foot SeaPro cuddy and used them to adjsut for loading as well as the effect of wind and current.

Bennet has superb customer service.
 
One of my neighbors at the marina has the Bennett sport tabs on his 22 foot boat. They make a world of difference in the balance of the boat. Highly recommend that you get them for your boat. The price that Les has quoted is a great price!
 
Yes, that price on boatfix is pretty good. That's one of the reasons I'm considering them. I had only seen them for a much higher price, and therefore thought that I wouldn't get my money's worth.

Any other people have good experience with them on a 21 footer (or smaller)?
 
I can't answer this question until the summer. I'm putting Lenco electrics on a 19.5' Stingray. I hear good things, and I found the tabs for a screaming low price.

Jason
 
Will the Lenco's last twenty + years??????/ Bennett's will.

I got mine on my 22 ft boat a year ago. My boat is heavy with a broad beam and somewhat underpowered. I have found the trim tabs make world of difference for the hole shot! If you have a heavy boat or are underpowered, trim tabs are a must IMO. I spent years trying to balance and lighten the load, but the tabs have made the most difference.
 
Blouder... I have Lenco's with visual switches on my 21 cc. Couldn't live without them. Don't forget, you can only get away with so much trimming of your engine. I've had my boat going 40 mph and tabbed down and trimmed the engine up a bit and immediately got 43-44 out of her. Also, mine and your 21' boats "show" the impact of wind, seas and load a hell of alot more quickly than say a 28' boat. We need to adjust more and more quickly so tabs my man are it!
 
I'm not sure if the Lencos will last 20+years, but I know I've heard quite a few people like them. I also know I much prefer the ease of electrics vs. hydraulics for my boat. Either way, I hope to be much better off than I was last summer.

Jason
 
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