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Will-C



Joined: 21 Aug 2007
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City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:51 pm    Post subject: Lectrotabs Reply with quote

I try to mention in my posts words like for me or it's my opinion. I'm of the school of it ain't broke don't fix it, but thats just me. I like doing routine maintaince it often leads me to see things that might pose a problem later on. But everyone is different. I check my acid levels in the spring every year add water recheck all connections on my terminals. As far the gassing thing you spoke of you still have fuel vents dumping flammable gasoline vapors out your fuel vents so you still are gassing so to speak. For me AGM's are a great idea but in my opinion they are way over priced and not for me. Besides my batteries should be good for a couple more years. I in no way want to indicate that someone is stupid for doing something different from myself. In our industry at least (moving 1000 to 1500 pound gates), hydraulics can handle a constant duty cycle which is much more than an electric screw drive types of actuators and when suffering blunt force trama are much easier to repair. They are in my world facts. That does not mean I'm against new technology. I'm just providing an opinion which might be different than your own. We're cool. CoolSmile
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Aurelia



Joined: 21 Aug 2009
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City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And I agree with your logic. Trust me, if these new wiz bang electric units were not backed by a long warranty, they would hold much less appeal becuase I am sure they have more complexity on the inside than a hydralic unit. It is simply nice to avoid the additional lines and reservoir if there is an alternative and it seems there is. I will be running our bennetts until they let me down and see whats available at the time. I know it won't be the QL trim system, buts that another story entirely.
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seabeagle



Joined: 24 May 2008
Posts: 329
City/Region: Farmington Hills
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Beagle II - Sold 4-19-12
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bennett sport tabs on our boat. Pics in my album. I thought that the hydro fluid in the reservoir was vegetable or mineral oil. Or maybe it was the hydraulic clutch on my KLR650. Crook
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Sea Wolf



Joined: 01 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aurelia wrote:
I will be running our bennetts until they let me down and see whats available at the time. <some deleted>


Don't count on it! The Bennetts on my Sea Ray are 23 years old and still working fine! Of course, the freshwater only helps, but they've been under water for the whole time (except for a week or two each year for the annual haul), so ................who knows?

Tom, the Service Rep at the Bennett factory, is a legend among satisfied customers.

The standard story is that the Lencos are fine as long as you don't leave them submerged in salt water indefinitely. Trailered boats do well with them.

Joe. Teeth Thumbs Up

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Jack in Alaska



Joined: 17 Aug 2004
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City/Region: Anchorage/Ninilchik
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 26 Pro Angler
Vessel Name: HIGH TIDE II
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My CD came with Insta-Trim tabs. The have worked fine for two years. No leaks.
I am considering adding a Permatrim but wonder if I need it.
Jack

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