Bennett Marine 12 x 12 BOLT Electric Trim Tab Kit, Part 6BT500133800

The Bennett Marine BOLT Electric Trim Tab Kit (part 6BT500133800) is a complete 12 inch by 12 inch trim tab system built to improve ride quality, handling, and performance on trailered boats from 17 to 30 feet. Bennett Marine has manufactured electric trim tabs since 1960 and this BOLT series uses an updated actuator design that addresses the water intrusion and part failures common to older trim tab technology.

The kit centers on a water-tight black nylon actuator with wiring routed through the upper hinge, so no wires are ever exposed to the marine environment. The main seal is positioned high on the actuator to further guard against marine growth and water intrusion failures, and the system runs quieter than older-technology competitors. Installation is fast because the actuator arrives fully assembled and does not need to be taken apart before mounting.

This kit is best suited to flatboats, center console, dual console, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts, and is intended for single actuator use per side. Trim tab size is listed in span x chord format: span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement, giving this set its 12 inch by 12 inch dimensions. A control switch is required to operate the system and is sold separately.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500133800
• Type: Electric Trim Tab Kit
• Style: Electric Trim Tabs
• Trim Tab Width (Span): 12 inches
• Trim Tab Depth (Chord): 12 inches
• Voltage: 12 Volts DC
• Operation Mode: Electric
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount
• Material: Stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates; black nylon actuator housing
• Recommended Boat Length: 17 to 30 feet, trailered
• Weight: 23 pounds
• Product UPC: 666285600047
• Included Components: (2) BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators, (2) stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates, (2) 20 ft harnesses with waterproof connectors, 6 ft wire harnesses with waterproof connectors
• Warranty: Lifetime warranty for electric actuators

Fitment

Designed for flatboats, center console, dual console, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts; recommended for trailered boats 17 to 30 feet using a single actuator per side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are the trim tabs in the Bennett Marine 6BT500133800 kit? The trim tabs in this kit measure 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep. Bennett Marine trim tab sizing is listed as span by chord, where span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement.

What boats is this trim tab kit designed for? This kit is designed for flatboats, center console, dual console, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts, and is recommended for trailered boats from 17 to 30 feet.

Is a control switch included with this trim tab kit? No. The switch that operates the trim tabs is sold separately from this kit.

What is included in the box with part 6BT500133800? The kit includes two BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators, two stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates, two 20 ft harnesses with waterproof connectors, and 6 ft wire harnesses with waterproof connectors.

How is the wiring protected from water intrusion? Wiring is threaded through the upper hinge of the actuator so no wires are exposed to the marine environment, and the main seal is positioned high on the actuator to guard against marine growth and water intrusion.

What voltage does this trim tab system use? The Bennett Marine BOLT actuators in this kit operate on 12 Volts DC.

Can this kit be run with two actuators synchronized on one tab? No. This electric trim tab system is intended for single actuator use per tab, since two electric actuators cannot be synchronized on the same tab.

What material are the trim planes made of? The trim planes and mounting plates included with this kit are stainless steel, while the actuator housing is water-tight black nylon.

How difficult is installation for this trim tab kit? Installation is designed to be fast because the actuator arrives fully assembled and does not need to be disassembled before mounting to the transom.

What warranty comes with this Bennett Marine trim tab kit? The electric actuators in this kit carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

Does this kit run quieter than other trim tab systems? Yes. The BOLT actuator design is built to run quieter than older-technology electric trim tab systems.

What does the part number 6BT500133800 refer to? 6BT500133800 is the part number for this complete 12 inch by 12 inch Bennett Marine BOLT electric trim tab kit, sold without a control switch.