Trim Tab Location on 20' Skipjack

[K-Dogg]

I have the Bennett Self Leveling Tabs (SLT 10) that assist with jumping on plane and holding the bow down a bit. It’s very noticeable when I forget to pull the pin and deploy the spring loaded tab down into the water.

While you wouldn’t think it would help pulling water toys (skis, tubes, boards) it really does improve performance. No issues with the SLT10’s interfering with the transom mount transducer. Only issue is when I’m backing up the boat at the boat dock and harbor since the tabs are always down at slow speeds (trolling or less). The Suzuki DF200A with lean burn technology has my +/- 5k lb boat on plane in less than 2-3 seconds and holds the boat on plane at 3000 RPM which is where I get my best fuel burn #’s. Every boat regardless of size could benefit from them, IMO.

 

[CaptainAki]

Not sure where the best spot is on a skipjack, but throw down the extra $ for the tab indicator switch. I went cheap and I’m constantly trying to figure out if mine are all the way up, all the way down or even. It’s driving me nuts.

 

[Dragon]

Ya, Looks like it one of those things where its better to have them and not need them, instead of needing them and not having them. Going with the elect. ones.

Thanks Guys!!

 

[Big Mike on Boats]

Ya, Looks like it one of those things where its better to have them and not need them, instead of needing them and not having them. Going with the elect. ones.

Thanks Guys!!

We use Lectrotabs on the 262, 270 and the 300. Fantastic.