Trim Tabs for Trawler

[duanegeib]

Hey Guys,

Many years ago I owned a 22ft bowrider. I had trim tabs on that boat and it made a huge difference in planing.

I then owned a 30ft cruiser with no trim tabs.

I now own a 1987 Jefferson 42ft Sundeck. It has Bennet Trim Tabs on it. It looks like they were on their from the factory. I don't know if they are working. I never even tried them.

My question. Would trim tabs really make a difference on this size boat. Does anyone with this size boat use their trim tabs?

 

[Comodave]

Our last boat, a President 41 had tabs. I never used them.

 

[rslifkin]

It'll depend on the hull and what speed you run at. Some boats will benefit from them (at least at some speeds), while others really don't have much use for them.

 

[tozz]

Hey Guys,

Many years ago I owned a 22ft bowrider. I had trim tabs on that boat and it made a huge difference in planing.

I then owned a 30ft cruiser with no trim tabs.

I now own a 1987 Jefferson 42ft Sundeck. It has Bennet Trim Tabs on it. It looks like they were on their from the factory. I don't know if they are working. I never even tried them.

My question. Would trim tabs really make a difference on this size boat. Does anyone with this size boat use their trim tabs?

Previously discussed a couple of times in the past. One relatively recent thread for more information and feedback:

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s24/trim-tabs-trawlers-46959.html