Bennett Marine BOLT1812 18 x 12 Inch Electric Trim Tab Kit for Boats 26 to 36 Feet

The Bennett Marine BOLT1812 is an 18 inch by 12 inch electric trim tab kit built for boats in the 26 to 36 foot range, including flatboats, center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts. Trim tabs mount at the transom and allow the operator to adjust running trim, correcting bow rise, list, and porpoising to improve ride quality, handling, and fuel efficiency at speed. Bennett has manufactured electric trim tab systems since 1960 and the BOLT series was engineered to outperform and outlast older trim tab designs by addressing the water intrusion and part failures common in outdated technology.

The BOLT1812 kit routes its wiring through the upper hinge of each trim plane so no wiring is exposed to the marine environment, adding protection against corrosion and damage. Each kit uses a water-tight black nylon actuator for trouble-free operation and places the main seal high on the actuator body to guard against marine growth and water intrusion failures, and the design runs quieter than competing systems. Installation is fast because the actuator does not require disassembly during mounting. The stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates are solidly constructed for a long service life, and the electric actuators carry a lifetime warranty. A trim tab control switch is required to operate the system and is sold separately.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500134700
• Model Number: BOLT1812
• Yamaha Part Number: 6BT-50013-47-00
• Type: Trim Tab Kit
• Style: Electric Trim Tabs
• Trim Tab Width (Span): 18 inches
• Trim Tab Depth (Chord): 12 inches
• Actuator Model: BEA2000
• Actuator Voltage: 12 volt
• Trim Plane Material: Stainless steel
• Wire Harness Length: 20 feet, plus 6 feet wire harness
• Recommended Boat Length: 26 to 36 feet
• Weight: 25 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 5 inches
• UPC: 666285600054
• Warranty: Lifetime warranty on electric actuators

Fitment

The Bennett BOLT1812 kit is designed for flatboats, center console boats, dual console boats, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts, and is recommended for trailered boats from 26 to 36 feet. It corresponds to Yamaha part number 6BT-50013-47-00.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Bennett BOLT1812 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.

What size are the trim tabs in the BOLT1812 kit? The BOLT1812 trim planes measure 18 inches wide by 12 inches deep, listed in Bennett's span by chord format where span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement.

Does the BOLT1812 kit come with a control switch? No, the Bennett BOLT1812 electric trim tab kit does not include a control switch. The switch is sold separately.

What size boats is the Bennett BOLT1812 trim tab kit designed for? Bennett recommends the BOLT1812 18 x 12 inch kit for trailered boats from 26 to 36 feet, including flatboats, center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts.

How much does the Bennett BOLT1812 trim tab kit weigh? The Bennett BOLT1812 electric trim tab kit weighs 25 pounds.

What are the package dimensions for the BOLT1812 kit? The Bennett BOLT1812 trim tab kit ships in a package measuring 25 x 15 x 5 inches.

How does the BOLT1812 protect its wiring in a marine environment? Wires on the BOLT1812 are threaded through the upper hinge of the trim plane so they are never exposed to the marine environment, and the actuator is water-tight black nylon with a high-mounted main seal to resist marine growth and water intrusion.

What is the difference between the BOLT1812 and the smaller Bennett BOLT kits? The BOLT1812 measures 18 x 12 inches and is recommended for boats 26 to 36 feet, compared to the smaller BOLT129 (12 x 9 inches, 14 to 18 foot boats) and BOLT189 (18 x 9 inches, 20 to 23 foot boats). Choosing the correct size depends on matching the trim tab span and chord to the boat length.

Is the Bennett BOLT1812 kit compatible with Yamaha applications? The Bennett BOLT1812 corresponds to Yamaha part number 6BT-50013-47-00.

What material are the trim planes made of in the BOLT1812 kit? The BOLT1812 kit uses stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates for a solidly constructed, long service lifespan.

Is the Bennett BOLT1812 installation difficult? Installation of the BOLT1812 is designed to be fast because the actuator does not require disassembly during mounting.

What warranty comes with the Bennett BOLT1812 trim tab kit? The BEA2000 electric actuators included in the Bennett BOLT1812 kit carry a lifetime warranty.