Are Lenco Trim Tabs Unreliable?

[jpowell]

On our current 4 year old boat, I am now replacing the starboard tab actuator 2 times in 4 years. Is it because they are electric and partially submerged ? Our previous boat had Bennet hydraulic tabs, had it 16 years and never a problem.

 

[nwaring]

I have them on a 16 year old boat, fresh water, short season. They are approching end of life though
Good luck
Niles

 

[ddurand]

On our current 4 year old boat, I am now replacing the starboard tab actuator 2 times in 4 years. Is it because they are electric and partially submerged ? Our previous boat had Bennet hydraulic tabs, had it 16 years and never a problem.

I liked the Bennet hydraulic trim tabs but I think many did not like the delay. Lenco are simpler with no hydraulic pump. My new to me boat has Lenco trim tabs and I will hopefully get to try them in a few weeks.

Did you take apart the Lenco trim tab that failed to see what the cause was?

 

[jpowell]

I liked the Bennet hydraulic trim tabs but I think many did not like the delay. Lenco are simpler with no hydraulic pump. My new to me boat has Lenco trim tabs and I will hopefully get to try them in a few weeks.

Did you take apart the Lenco trim tab that failed to see what the cause was?

Not yet. Got the new one in and working. Ill take the dead one apart this week and post the results.