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bmajvi 07-24-2021 07:02 AM

Bennett "Bolt" Electric Tabs?
 
Our 23' has non-working 40 year old Bennett hydraulic tabs, and it seems like the pump is shot. The switch is antique too, thinking about going new and switching to electric - anyone with hands on experience care to share their opinion? Boat lives on a trailer most of the time and fresh water washed after use. Thanks!

SeacraftErik 07-24-2021 08:51 AM

The Bolts are legit! Simple to wire as well!

bumpdraft 07-24-2021 09:09 AM

I'm going to guess that even though the boat is kept on trailer you probably have it close to the water and the salt air. I would check the wiring and maybe get a new switch before writing off the pump. My joystick control was shot and the wire connections corroded. I got the toggle /paddle switches and replaced the wire harness and still had to solder wires, but the tabs are still hanging in there.

bmajvi 07-24-2021 01:29 PM

I hear what you're saying Bump, but the tabs haven't worked since I bought the boat over 10 years ago, and the troubleshooting I've done so far hasn't raised a peep out of the pump. The boat actually runs pretty well without them, but I'm thinking I can probably keep it on plane at slower speeds with them, and give me some trimming options on bumpy days. I was thinking about reusing the tabs themselves, but installing a new rocker control switch with the position indicator LEDs and getting the Bolt electric actuators.


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