M80's or M120's

[cSickNick]

Well, i need some more expert advice on my next project, this time on tabs.

I am thinking Bennett's M80's because of the fit inside the 1st step.

Because i have a 20' Seafari, 115HP OB(weight/min HP), would i be better off with the larger M120's tabs?

Thanks again! .... Nick

[timd]

I chose the M80s, mostly because they fit better between the lifting strakes. They provide more than enough lift, and I would venture that the stern of my boat is heavier with a V6 on it.

[JohnS]

Nick,
I had the 120's on my 20 MA. My thought is this
and nothing more. If you need lift, and you go toooooo small, what is the purpose? If you go a bit bigger, and you really didn't need it, what is the difference? None that I can see other then you will plane quicker with the bigger tabs than you will with the smaller ones and you will not plane quick enough if the tabs are undersize. In a case such as this, a little bigger will never hurt and the cost difference is almost nill.

Just my opinion. Why not call Bennett and ask them? They are very knowledgable and have always been extremely helpful when I have called them on anything.

John

[PipeDreamsMarine]

Nick.. Do you have tilt and trim on your motor.. if so then your main use for the tabs is to control list. The 80's will work fine, place them outboard as far as you can. The bigger is better works fine for bigger boats with out tilt and trim because you must over come the forces of the hull and motor load. ..Kick it under, kick it the a$$ and trim her up!!

[JohnS]

Nick,
Go here and then make your decision...

http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/size1.htm

[JohnS]

Don,
I agree with you however, if Nick EVER needs to get on plane in some shallow waters, such as my case many times, the larger tabs will give that extra lift and allow him to do so. Each boat is different but, I have used a 20SF with the smaller tabs and the 20MA that I had with the larger tabs. I could get on plane in about 2.5 feet of water. In his, I need about an extra foot of water....

John