Trim Tab Question

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Lurch

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I am the proud owner of Ron Fishers 83 yr model Classic 22 footer named R-Dory which came out of Guttenburg, IA. What a wonderful restoration Ron and Connie did with her.

I have a question regarding trim. I have had her out twice and notice a tilt to the right (left side of the boat higher than the right) especially at full trottle. R-Dory mounts a 90 hp Evinrude two cycle engine. Ron told me she was light and quick and she certainly is. According to my GPS we are making about 32 MPH at full trottle with 4 passengers.

Getting back to my question ---- I won't be cruising at full trottle but at those rare times when that is necessary, would trim tabs solve the tilting issue. I suspect so. Does anyone have a recommendation on which ones to stay away from, which are worth the money, electric versus hydraulic, etc..? Suggestions & comments are much appreciated. Thank you... Michael
 
Bennett Trim tabs have been around a long time and have legendary customer service. Make sure when they are installed properly so there is no way water can penetrate your transums core material. Normally oversizing the holes required and filling them with epoxy mixed with a filler for strength and then redrilling holes for screws to mount the trim tabs so no water can leak into your core material. Plenty of threads on the procedure.

D.D.
 
Bennets or lenco are both great and have great customer service. One is electric and the other is hydrolic. They both work great and I would be happy with either but prefer the lencos. I have had two sets, one on my 22 and one on my 27. I did the install on the 27 and it was a snap. You will love them so go get them.
 
You'll need to be prepared to do a bit of extra work on your 1983 model C-Dory since the transom is not flat.

Typical tab size would be 9x12 (9" chord and 12" width) so if you take a 12" ruler or some such and hold it against transom where the tabs would go you'll see the curvature you'll need to deal with.

Most folks make up a spacer shaped to conform to the transom and mount that between the transom and the trim tab.

Les
 
That 50# sandbag would probably hog the bed & the covers..! LOL...

Seriously... Thank you so much for your commentary. I have been out on the net (Hodges Marine and others and the least expensive seems to be about $410 for the Bennetts. Thank you for the tip on the curvature. I had not noticed that yet. Am sure I would have eventually :(

Since I am not experienced in boat/hull work, I may let the shop do this. Am not sure yet. I want it done right the first time.

I have also reviewed a lot of commentary on this web site regarding tabs. I didn't know it was there until after I had posted my quesiton.

Will keep you posted on how it goes!

MKC
 
I am meeting with the shop service manager Monday to discuss mounting trim tabs on R-Dory (22 ft Classic - 83 yr model). I am leaning towards Lenco electrics. Do any of you know of an easy fix for the curvature problem on the transom mounting surface? Is there a proven provider/retailer in your opinion for the Lencos with a good track record?

Thank you all... for you input and comment!

Michael
 
Call les a e.q. about how to mount the tabs on your boat. His shop has done it before so they have it worked out. You will love the Lenco tabs. I just order my on line from lenco or one of there listed supplies. I would just goolge search it and then hit "shopping" and order the cheapest ones. Lenco was very easy to get ahold of and was willing to talk me through the install and answer questions before I did it.
 
Will-C":1mndfdk5 said:
Bennett Trim tabs have been around a long time and have legendary customer service. Make sure when they are installed properly so there is no way water can penetrate your transums core material. Normally oversizing the holes required and filling them with epoxy mixed with a filler for strength and then redrilling holes for screws to mount the trim tabs so no water can leak into your core material. Plenty of threads on the procedure.

D.D.
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