In order of importance: Steering wheel, throttle, bilge pumps, trim tabs. I lost one of my tabs on my last trip to the West End and was miserable without it. Benefits: Bow control in any kind of seas or headwind, Port/Starboard list, & additional surface area for lift and length (that's adjustable). For the most part they are one of the most reliable items on the boat. Electric or hydraulic, both have their pluses and minuses but either way I find them indispensable for a boat that encounters any kind of varied sea conditions.
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