Trim Tabs

[Seastoke]

Coming back from Ireland I felt that the tabs where adjusting them selves so I kept adjusting so the question is how can I test them and is there a retro fit position indicators

 

[BruceK]

Not sure about electronic position sensors but (morse) cable driven ones would be a doddle to retrofit. I have some on mine which you can have a peak at.

 

[jfm]

To test them, put them down, run some miles, don't touch the controls, and check at end of day whether they have come back up

Retrofit indicators are available for some makes. depends what model you have. Full details on websites for Bennett and Lenco. You can also fit mechanical indicators using Teleflex/morse cables but that involves potentially a big job installing the cable or perhaps an easy job- it depends entirely on the particular boat

 

[BruceK]

Gauge looks something like this

 

[Seastoke]

I need on the fly so morse cables no good

 

[BruceK]

Well then you need electronic ones. Problem sorted. What time we having beer on Friday then and where?

 

[Kawasaki]

Discuss the OP's query after 6 pints and you will find the answer without one iota of a problem

 

[BruceK]

Ah DUI again? Somebody should have given Laurence the heads up.

 

[Tabman]

What Brand of Trim Tabs do you have. If they are hydraulic, put them down all the way and leave them there over night. If one or both come up on their own (and there are no leaks) than one or both of the valve seats are leaking.

If they are Bennett the valve seats are easily replaced. Here's a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5igldbbdwnw

And if you visit www.Bennetttrimtabs.com you can see the indicator kits we offer.

Our distributor in the UK is Marine Components International
marinecomponents.co.uk

Tom McGow
Bennett Marine

 

[Seastoke]

Thanks Tom yes they are bennetts hyd so will try that