Trim Tabs on a 20

[Ed]

Hi Gents-

I have had Lenco and Bennett trim tabs on both of my boats. The Bennetts were on my 1991 20 Mako and I occassionally had problems with the clear plastic switch/pump assembly mounted on the inner hull wall in the stern. Sometimes it would loosen up and you would need to futz around with it to get them working.

I now have Lencos on my 1991 Mako 231 and have an occassional problem with them too. I had to reconnect the wires to the trim tab button on the console because after 12 years of use they shook themselves free. I also need to replace the electric motor in the port tab because "it is on its way out" and operates at a much slower speed than the starboard tab.

The bottom line is that overtime you'll eventually need to do some work to either the Lenco's or the Bennett's.....because stuff breaks, especially on a boat. Tabman should be commended on his customer service....I wish I knew of him when my Bennett's were acting up.

However, for simplicity of design, less clutter in the boat and ease of which they can be repaired, I prefer the Lencos.