Bennett Marine BOLT Electric Trim Tabs 9 Inch Plate

Balance loads, plane faster, increase efficiency and performance with Bennett BOLT Electric Trim Tab systems, built to outlast any electric trim tab system on the market.

Compared to other electric systems using twenty year old technologies, the BOLT Electric system combines cutting-edge technology with a robust and water-tight actuator. The wires are completely sealed within the upper hinge and protected from the harsh marine environment, preventing any possible problems caused by water ingress.

Invented in 1960, Bennett continues to lead the way with electric trim tab systems designed to outperform other electric systems. The BOLT's superior design stops any problematic leakage caused by marine growth and provides trouble-free operation for years to come.

Kit contains:

• 2x 12-volt actuators with 6ft. wire harnesses and waterproof connectors
• 2x 304-grade stainless steel 9" trim planes (tabs) and mounting plates - various sizes
• 2x 20ft. wire harnesses with waterproof connectors

Control Options (sold separately - see related products):

• (BASIC) BOLT Electric Rocker Switch (BRC4000) 
  A basic rocker switch control and simply connects directly to the actuators - no separate relay is required.
   
• (ADVANCED) BOLT Electric Integrated Helm Control (OBI9000E) 
  An attractive and user-friendly, stand-alone helm control engineered for ease of installation, without the need for an external control unit. Includes LED tab position indicators and an Auto Tab Retaction feature.
   
• (PREMIUM) BOLT Electric AutoTrim Pro Control (AP000A1BC)
  An all-in-one trim tab control system includes control unit, waterproof connectors and an easy-to-use, space-saving keypad. Includes LED tab position indicators and an Auto Tab Retaction feature.

Features:

• Simple and easy installation.
• Recommended for boats ranging from 4-9m (17-30ft).
• 304-grade stainless steel trailing edge plane.
• Adjustable upper hinge actuator made of high impact fiberglass-filled nylon.
• Robust, water-tight cylinder (Length: 350mm).
• Completely sealed upper hinge with no exposed wires.
• Cold temperatures do not affect the trim tab system. No winterization is necessary.
• Note for saltwater only applications: To deter electrolysis, a zinc anode should be attached to the top of each trim tab.

How Trim Tabs Work:

Bennett trim tabs most often attach to the bottom edge of the transom (although other mounting variations are available). When the helm control is pressed, the trim tabs move up or down. Water-force on the trim tab creates an upward pressure, raising the stern and lowering the bow. Properly sized trim tabs improve the performance of your boat in a wide range of weight, weather and water conditions.

In general, trim tabs operate in reverse of what you may think. The port (left) button controls the starboard (right) tab. Conversely, the starboard (right) button controls the port (left) tab. The helm control is wired so that all you have to do is press the control in the direction you want the bow to move. Don’t worry about which trim tab is moving. The proper use of Bennett Trim Tabs becomes second nature after a short time.

All installation and owner manuals are now provided in digital format. You can find these via the Bennett Marine website: BennettTrimTabs.com/Install