Bennett Marine Complete 12 in x 12 in Hydraulic Trim Tab Kit with Euro-Style Rocker Switch

The Bennett Marine Complete 12 in x 12 in Hydraulic Trim Tab Kit (6BT500005700) is a full hydraulic trim tab system built for boats that stay in the water and see high-speed action under demanding marine conditions. It helps a boat get on plane faster and stay planed at intermediate speeds by countering the bow rise that creates hull drag and cuts fuel efficiency. Bennett trim tabs get the boat on plane quickly, reducing hull drag and fuel use, and can also be used to correct uneven loads caused by passengers, gear, or fuel distribution.

Each trim tab plane measures 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep and is sheared and bent from stainless steel rather than welded, since welding alters the properties of stainless steel and invites corrosion. The kit includes two Bennett Hydraulic Actuators, strong flexible nylon/fiberglass hydraulic cylinders that push the tabs into position, plus a V351HPU1 Hydraulic Power Unit with wiring and a Euro-Style Rocker Switch control. All hydraulic lines and wires run internally, concealed by the upper hinge, so they are not exposed to harsh marine environments. Installation instructions and a hardware bag are included, and the system is backed by a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty.

This trim tab kit is recommended for flats boats, center consoles, trailered boats, cuddy cabins, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, walkarounds, runabouts and ribs, and cruisers.

Specifications

• Brand: Bennett Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 6BT500005700
• Trim Tab Width: 12 inches
• Trim Tab Depth: 12 inches
• Control Type: Euro-Style Rocker Switch
• Hydraulic Actuators: (2) A1101A Hydraulic Trim Tab Actuators
• Hydraulic Power Unit: V351HPU1 with Wiring
• Hydraulic Tubing Length: 20 feet
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Weight: 27 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 5 inches
• UPC: 666285121603
• Recommended Boat Types: Flats boats, center consoles, trailered boats, cuddy cabins, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, walkarounds, runabouts and ribs, cruisers
• Warranty: Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are the trim tab planes in this kit? The trim tab planes in the Bennett Marine 6BT500005700 kit measure 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep.

What comes included with this hydraulic trim tab kit? The 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 welded or formed from a single sheet? The stainless steel trim tabs in this Bennett Marine kit are sheared and bent rather than welded, since welding alters the properties of stainless steel and can invite corrosion.

What type of control switch operates this trim tab system? This kit uses a Euro-Style Rocker Switch control, which is a simpler stand-alone toggle-style switch rather than Bennett's All-in-One Indicator Control.

How are the hydraulic lines and wiring protected on this system? On the 6BT500005700 trim tab kit, all hydraulic lines and wires run internally and are concealed by the upper hinge, keeping them out of harsh marine environments.

What boat types is this Bennett Marine trim tab kit recommended for? This kit is recommended for flats boats, center consoles, trailered boats, cuddy cabins, dual consoles, deck boats, bowriders, bass boats, walkarounds, runabouts and ribs, and cruisers.

Do trim tabs actually improve fuel economy? Yes. By countering bow rise on acceleration, the Bennett Marine 12 in x 12 in trim tab kit reduces hull drag, which helps the boat get on plane faster and use less fuel.

Can this trim tab kit correct an uneven load on the boat? Yes, the trim tabs on this Bennett Marine hydraulic kit can be adjusted individually to correct listing caused by uneven passenger, gear, or fuel distribution.

How much does this trim tab kit weigh? The Bennett Marine 6BT500005700 hydraulic trim tab kit weighs 27 pounds.

What actuators and power unit does this kit use? This kit uses two A1101A hydraulic trim tab actuators driven by a V351HPU1 hydraulic power unit with wiring.

Is this trim tab system covered by a warranty? The Bennett Marine 6BT500005700 hydraulic trim tab kit is backed by a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty.

How does this kit differ from Bennett's 12 in x 12 in kit with All-in-One Control? Both use the same 12 inch by 12 inch trim tab planes and A1101A actuators, but the 6BT500005700 kit uses a Euro-Style Rocker Switch control instead of Bennett's All-in-One Indicator Control with auto tab retraction.