Bennett Marine BOLT1212ED Edge Mount 12 x 12 Electric Trim Tab Kit for Trailered Boats 17-28 ft

The Bennett Marine BOLT1212ED is a 12 inch by 12 inch electric trim tab kit built with an Edge Mount design for boats with limited vertical transom space. Trim tabs help balance boat loads, get the boat on plane faster, and improve fuel efficiency and ride quality by adjusting the running angle of the hull. This kit is designed for flatboats, center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts, and is recommended for trailered boats from 17 to 28 feet using a single actuator per tab.

The Edge Mount configuration uses an adjustable upper hinge specifically engineered for transoms with limited vertical clearance, requiring less than 6.5 inches of vertical transom space to install. The tabs turn up for added strength and use piano-hinged backing plates. Each kit includes two BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators built with a robust, water-tight black nylon housing that resists the water intrusion and marine growth failures common in older trim tab designs. The main seal is positioned high on the actuator to further protect against marine growth and water intrusion, and the wiring is routed through the upper hinge so no wires are exposed to the marine environment. Installation is fast because the actuator does not need to be disassembled during the process.

Trim tab sizing on this kit follows the span by chord format: span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement, giving this kit its 12 inch by 12 inch dimensions. The kit is backed by a 5 year manufacturer's warranty. A trim tab switch is required for operation but is sold separately.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500134100
• Also Known As: BOLT1212ED, 6BT-50013-41-00
• Style: Electric Trim Tabs
• Type: Trim Tab Kit
• UPC: 666285600283
• Trim Tab Span (Width): 12 inches
• Trim Tab Chord (Depth): 12 inches
• Vertical Transom Space Required: 6.39 inches
• Actuator Stroke: 2.5 inches
• Actuator Length: 13.25 inches
• Voltage: 12 volts
• Connector Type: Deutsch DT Series, 13A
• Working Force (Actuation and Return): 750 pounds
• Current Draw: 10A at 250 pounds, 30A at 750 pounds
• Actuator Model: BEA2000
• Number of Actuators Included: 2
• Number of Trim Planes Included: 2
• Harness Lengths: 20 feet (actuator to helm), 6 feet (actuator wire harness)
• Material: Stainless steel trim planes, black nylon actuator housing
• Weight: 25 pounds
• Warranty: 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Fitment

• Recommended for trailered boats 17 to 28 feet
• Suitable for flatboats, center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts
• Designed for single actuator use per trim tab
• Edge Mount design suited to transoms with less than 6.5 inches of vertical space

Frequently Asked Questions

What boats is the Bennett Marine BOLT1212ED trim tab kit designed for? The BOLT1212ED (6BT500134100) is recommended for trailered boats from 17 to 28 feet, including flatboats, center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts.

What makes the Edge Mount version different from a standard Bennett BOLT trim tab kit? The Edge Mount design on the BOLT1212ED uses an adjustable upper hinge built for transoms with limited vertical space, requiring less than 6.5 inches of vertical transom space to install, and the tabs turn up for added strength with piano-hinged backing plates.

What size are the trim tabs in this kit? The BOLT1212ED trim tabs measure 12 inches by 12 inches, listed in span by chord format where span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement.

Is a trim tab switch included with the BOLT1212ED kit? No, the switch is sold separately from the BOLT1212ED (6BT500134100) trim tab kit.

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

How much vertical transom space does the BOLT1212ED require? The BOLT1212ED Edge Mount kit requires less than 6.5 inches of vertical transom space, specifically 6.39 inches, making it suitable for transoms with limited clearance.

What voltage does the Bennett BOLT1212ED trim tab system use? This trim tab kit operates on 12 volts and uses Deutsch DT Series 13A waterproof connectors.

How does the BOLT1212ED protect against water intrusion? Wiring on the BOLT1212ED (6BT500134100) is routed through the upper hinge so no wires are exposed to the marine environment, the actuator housing is water-tight black nylon, and the main seal sits high on the actuator to guard against marine growth and water intrusion.

What warranty comes with this Bennett trim tab kit? The BOLT1212ED is backed by a 5 year manufacturer's warranty.

What material are the trim planes made from? The trim planes (tabs) in the BOLT1212ED kit are made of stainless steel, paired with a black nylon actuator housing.

How much working force do the BOLT1212ED actuators produce? The actuators used in this kit produce a working force of 750 pounds for both actuation and return, drawing 10A at 250 pounds and 30A at 750 pounds.

How long are the wiring harnesses on the BOLT1212ED kit? Each BOLT1212ED actuator comes with a 6 foot wire harness plus a 20 foot harness with waterproof connectors, both included in the kit.