Bennett Marine BOLT189 18 x 9 Electric Trim Tab Kit - Part 6BT500134900

The Bennett Marine BOLT189 is an 18 inch by 9 inch electric trim tab kit built to improve ride quality, handling, and performance on trailered boats in the 20 to 23 foot range. It is well suited to flatboats, center console boats, dual console boats, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts. The BOLT system routes wiring through the upper hinge so no wires are exposed to the marine environment, and it uses a water-tight black nylon actuator for trouble-free operation. The main seal is positioned high on the actuator to guard against marine growth and water intrusion failures, two of the most common causes of trim tab breakdowns in older designs. Installation is fast because the actuator does not require disassembly during mounting.

Each BOLT189 kit includes two BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators and two stainless steel trim planes with mounting plates, giving the tabs solid, corrosion-resistant construction for a long service lifespan. The kit also comes with two 20 foot harnesses with waterproof connectors plus 6 foot wire harnesses with waterproof connectors. A control switch is not included and must be purchased separately. Bennett backs the electric actuators in this system with a lifetime warranty. Sizing on Bennett electric trim tabs is expressed as span by chord, where span is the side-to-side measurement and chord is the fore-to-aft measurement; on the BOLT189, that is an 18 inch span and a 9 inch chord.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500134900
• Model: BOLT189
• Trim Tab Size (Span x Chord): 18 inches x 9 inches
• Width (Span): 18 inches
• Depth (Chord): 9 inches
• Product Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 5 inches
• Weight: 24 pounds
• Style: Electric Trim Tabs
• Type: Trim Tab Kit
• Lift Type: Electric
• Actuator: (2) BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators
• Harness Length: (2) 20 foot harnesses with waterproof connectors, plus 6 foot wire harnesses with waterproof connectors
• UPC: 666285600023
• Recommended Boat Length: 20 to 23 feet (trailered boats)
• Warranty: Lifetime warranty on electric actuators
• Material: Stainless steel and nylon

Fitment

• Trailered boats 20 to 23 feet
• Flatboats, center console, dual console, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts
• Recommended for single actuator use

Replaces (OEM)

• 6BT-50013-49-00

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boats is the Bennett BOLT189 trim tab kit designed for? The Bennett BOLT189 electric trim tab kit is recommended for trailered boats from 20 to 23 feet, including flatboats, center console boats, dual console boats, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, and runabouts.

What size are the trim tabs in the BOLT189 kit? The trim tabs measure 18 inches wide (span) by 9 inches deep (chord). Bennett lists trim tab sizing as span by chord, with span being the side-to-side measurement and chord being the fore-to-aft measurement.

Does the Bennett BOLT189 kit include a control switch? No, the switch is sold separately and is not included with the Bennett BOLT189 electric trim tab kit.

What comes in the box with the BOLT189 trim tab kit? The kit includes two BEA2000 12-volt trim tab actuators, two stainless steel trim planes with mounting plates, two 20 foot harnesses with waterproof connectors, and 6 foot wire harnesses with waterproof connectors.

How much does the Bennett BOLT189 trim tab kit weigh? The Bennett BOLT189 kit weighs 24 pounds.

What are the shipping dimensions of the BOLT189 kit? The BOLT189 kit ships in a box measuring 25 x 15 x 5 inches.

How does the BOLT system protect against water intrusion? Wires are threaded through the upper hinge so none are exposed to the marine environment, the actuator is a water-tight black nylon design, and the main seal is placed high on the actuator to help prevent marine growth and water intrusion failures, common causes of trim tab breakdowns in older systems.

Is the Bennett BOLT189 kit suitable for dual actuator synchronization? The BOLT189 electric trim tab system is more suitable for single actuator use per side rather than synchronized dual-actuator operation on the same tab.

What warranty comes with the Bennett BOLT189 electric actuators? Bennett provides a lifetime warranty on the electric actuators included in the BOLT189 trim tab kit.

Does the Bennett BOLT189 have a cross-reference part number? Yes, the Bennett BOLT189 (Bennett part number 6BT500134900) corresponds to Yamaha part number 6BT-50013-49-00.

Is installation difficult with the BOLT189 actuators? Installation is designed to be fast because the actuator does not require disassembly during mounting on the BOLT189 kit.

What materials are the BOLT189 trim planes made from? The BOLT189 kit uses stainless steel trim planes and mounting plates paired with a black nylon actuator housing.