Bennett 1812E Complete 18 x 12 Inch Hydraulic Trim Tab Kit with Euro-Style Rocker Switch

The Bennett 1812E is a complete hydraulic trim tab kit built around an 18 inch wide by 12 inch deep stainless steel trim tab plane, paired with a Euro-Style rocker switch control at the helm. Hydraulic trim tabs like this kit are built for boats that stay in the water and need dependable, high-speed action in demanding marine conditions. As a boat accelerates, the bow rises and the hull drags, burning extra fuel; this kit is designed to get the boat on plane faster and hold plane at intermediate speeds, cutting hull drag and improving fuel efficiency. The tabs can also be adjusted to correct uneven loading or listing.

Each trim tab is sheared and bent rather than welded, since welding alters the properties of stainless steel and invites corrosion, keeping maintenance minimal over the long term. The kit's two A1101A hydraulic actuators are strong, flexible nylon/fiberglass hydraulic cylinders that push the tab planes into position, and all hydraulic lines and wiring run internally, concealed by the upper hinge, so they are not exposed to harsh marine environments. Power comes from the included V351HPU1 hydraulic power unit with wiring, operated through the Euro-Style rocker switch control at the helm.

This complete package includes two stainless steel trim tabs, two A1101A hydraulic trim tab actuators, one V351HPU1 hydraulic power unit with wiring, one Euro-Style rocker switch control, a hardware bag, 20 feet of hydraulic tubing, and installation instructions, backed by a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty. It suits flats boats, center consoles, trailered boats, cuddy cabins, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, walkarounds, runabouts, ribs, and cruisers.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500014800
• Model: 1812E
• Product Type: Complete Hydraulic Trim Tab Kit
• Trim Tab Width: 18 inches
• Trim Tab Depth: 12 inches
• Control Type: Euro-Style Rocker Switch
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Hydraulic Power Unit: V351HPU1
• Hydraulic Actuators: (2) A1101A
• Hydraulic Tubing Length: 20 feet
• Weight: 28 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 25 inches L x 15 inches W x 5 inches H
• UPC: 666285125601
• Warranty: Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bennett 1812E hydraulic trim tab kit do? It helps a boat get on plane faster and hold plane at intermediate speeds by adjusting the 18 x 12 inch trim tab planes, which reduces hull drag, improves fuel efficiency, and corrects listing or uneven loads.

What size are the trim tabs in the Bennett 1812E kit? The trim tab planes in the Bennett 1812E kit measure 18 inches wide by 12 inches deep.

What control does the Bennett 1812E kit use? This kit comes with a Euro-Style rocker switch control at the helm, used to adjust the trim tabs individually or together.

What is included in the box with the Bennett 1812E trim tab kit? The complete kit includes two stainless steel trim tabs, two A1101A hydraulic trim tab actuators, one V351HPU1 hydraulic power unit with wiring, one Euro-Style rocker switch control, a hardware bag, 20 feet of hydraulic tubing, and installation instructions.

Are the trim tabs on the Bennett 1812E welded or sheared? The Bennett 1812E trim tabs are sheared and bent, not welded, because welding alters the properties of stainless steel and invites corrosion, keeping long-term maintenance minimal.

How are the hydraulic lines and wiring protected on this system? On the Bennett 1812E, the hydraulic lines and wires are routed internally and concealed by the upper hinge, so they are not exposed to harsh marine environments.

What boat types is the Bennett 1812E trim tab kit recommended for? The Bennett 1812E is well suited for flats boats, center consoles, trailered boats, cuddy cabins, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, walkarounds, runabouts, ribs, and cruisers.

What is the manufacturer part number for this trim tab kit? The Bennett hydraulic trim tab kit with Euro-Style rocker control carries manufacturer part number 6BT500014800.

How much does the Bennett 1812E trim tab kit weigh? The complete Bennett 1812E hydraulic trim tab kit weighs 28 pounds.

What hydraulic power unit and actuators come with the Bennett 1812E? This kit ships with a V351HPU1 hydraulic power unit and two A1101A hydraulic trim tab actuators, which are flexible nylon/fiberglass hydraulic cylinders that push the tab planes into position.

What warranty comes with the Bennett 1812E trim tab kit? The Bennett 1812E hydraulic trim tab kit is backed by a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty.

Is the Euro-Style control the only helm control option for this size trim tab? The 18 x 12 inch trim tab planes used in the Bennett 1812E are also offered with an All-in-One Indicator Control helm unit under a different Bennett kit and part number, so buyers who want auto tab retraction and All Up/All Down buttons should confirm which control style they need before ordering.