Trim tab question

[ChrisE]

Yeah, I know I'm a raggie but I'm also a cross dresser with a 23' fishing boat, as well.

I'm going to put TTs on said boat this year and have been casting aorund for thoughts on sizing. Bennett's say a 18x9 or 24x9 for my set up, single 115 hp o/b. The makers of the boat, Orkney, say as small as possible. This answer seems counter-intuitive to me, I'd have guessed the bigger the better, what does the team think?

TIA

 

[gjgm]

I think I'd go for the Volvo QL system, less mechanics, no anodes, faster response.. one each side is enough fr 23ft I d say

 

[blackbess2]

i would go for the 18x 9 as 24 inch seems too big i have bennets on my nimbus 2600 and they work very well

 

[mm1]

Hi Chris i have bennetts on my boat but if i were starting where you are i would fit the volvoQL system less moving parts,quicker response,no antifouling regards mm1

 

[ChrisE]

Thanks all, will seek out the Volvo system at the boat show at the weekend.

 

[ebbtide]

I endorse the QL systen BUT have added circular anodes to each - and they do slowly wear away, therefore justified. There's a newer all-electric version but the old hydraulic pump has performed well and is only now about to be replaced with like.

 

[Kawasaki]

Same as blackbess2 on My Nimbus 2600.
18X9 will be plenty for Your Orkney.
Find them handy for "levelling" the boat as well as trimming the bow.

 

[Piers]

The best place fro this information is the TABMAN forum. Bennet Tabman Forum.

Very helpful with precise advice.

 

[gjgm]

I thought the blade retracted into the moulding. How do you attach an anode?

 

[ChrisE]

Thanks again, all for your advice. In the end I bought the Volvo QL system. The dealers were offering a 25% boat show discount.