Tabman in Miami

[ocuyler]

I had the pleasure of finally meeting Tom McGow aka Tabman of Bennett Marine at the Miami show. Tom has been extremely helpful working out a problem with my Carver's system that was pretty technical and time consuming for him. He also spec'd out the new M-120 series for my SC23 CC.

In person, Tom is a terrific guy, very personable and remembered me, my application(s) and CSC! I would like to nominate him for OEM rep of the year. THANKS Tom for your help and dedication to the industry.

[thedink9]

Otto

What size tabs did he specify for you? What type/ size engine configuration do you have?
Dink

[ocuyler]

I have a 23CC w/ Yamaha 200 2s. Tom recommended the new M-120 sport tabs. I'l be installing them as soon as the temp reached 50.

[Tabman]

Otto,

It was a pleasure meeting you. I had the good fortune to speak with a few Sea Craft owners at the show and I mentioned Classic Sea Craft to all of them. Thanks for the kind words! I really enjoy the Miami Show, it is by far my favorite.

Tom McGow
Bennett Marine

[laser]

Hi OTTO,
I went with the m120s based on Tom's recommendation and they seemed fine. I know they worked cuz I had to trim them up for speed! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] He also shortened mine to fit under the bracket.
Bill

One is good and two are better [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Rich]

I thought the recommended tabs for the 23' were the 12X12 tabs. Are the M120's a better option?

[Scott]

The 120’s are 10”(span or width) x 12” vs 12”(span)x12” on the standard tab. Just gives you some leeway in mounting ….. the 120’s have wings or fins that help channel the water out the back of the tab to generate the lift …making the 10” span efficient . I would think there would be some water release or “slip” from the sides of a standard flat tab hence a larger tab is needed.

I know I spoke with Tabman a long time ago and mentioned either tab would work but the 120 would give some more flexibility in mounting given the shape of the varying angles of deadrise in these boats ….

Tom (Tabman)
Have you ever been able to compare the 120’s to say the 12x12 tab …. Curious as to how the 120’s compare to a standard 12x12 tab … more , less or equal to... as far as in efficiency ….I wish I could find that picture of my hull we used to illustrate all this !!!!

[Tabman]

Scott is right on target. I could not have put it better! The M120 is about equal to the Standard 12 x 12 Tab. The 12 x 12 has long been "the weapon of choice" when fitting Tabs on a Sea Craft since it fits well on the outer step. The fins on the 10" x 12" M120 do indeed capture water pressure that is normally lost out the sides of the Tabs and channels it aft and increases lift. So the 120 has about the same lift as the 12 x 12. And as Scott pointed out it gives a bit more latitude in mounting. Also since we use a shorter actuator in the M120 if you have a swim platform back there they will likely fit under it.

The M120s have been optimized for owner installation and comes standard with a Waterproof Rocker Switch, so it is usually a better value for the DIY installer.

I hope this helps,

Tom
Bennett Marine

[warthog5]

Tom recommended the M120's to me too.
Here is an example of their versility. My boat will have twin outboards on a bracket. If I measure 8in over from the center line of the motor, and from that point to the chine I have 15in. Now the M120's are 10in wide. I can place the tab 9in from motor center and have 4in of setback from the chine.
This falls right into the Bennett spec's listed on the website for setbacks. With a 12in wide tab, it would have ben pushing the limits.

I 2nd the nomanation for Tom for Marine OEM Rep of the year!

[jfm]

Do you have the 12X12 Trim tabs on your boat and if so, how
do you like them. I am between either the Bennett M120's
or the regular 12X12 Bennetts. My main purpose for installing them is to improve the ride into a head sea. Thanks.