Bennett SLT10 Self-Leveling Tab System f/Boats 17'-20'

Don’t normally write reviews, but had to make an exception in this case because the product is unbelievable. I have a 1981 Sea Ox original steering very unbalanced and did not plane well/pulled hard to the right. Mechanic wanted $2000+ to put in hydraulic steering. How about a couple Bennett trim tabs for under $200? Drives like a brand new boat. THANK YOU!!!!

I was having issues with porpoising. I put these on the back of a 16 foot flat bottom and it immediately got rid of the porpoising a lower speeds and the hole shot to get on top is fantastic!

The boat handling characteristics changed a lot. When coming up on plane the bow stayed down, even at slow throttle and handles much better in choppy conditions. I should have done this sooner. This has been the best accessory that I have added to the boat.The installation process took 2 hours to do the first tab and 25 minutes to do the second. When following the install directions I used the recommended 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant to aid in the assembly process, worked well. I recommend that before you drill use a center punch. The recommended drill sizes worked very well just be careful not to go too deep on the tab flange screw holes. Put masking tape on the drill to the depth you want too and go slow and perpendicular to the surface. When attaching the top flange of the shock, the flange will be at an angle to the transom surface, you will only be able to mark the bottom 2 holes. Make a cardboard template of the flange holes on the bench and use the template to mark the top hole and check the location of the bottom holes. You only get 1 chance to get these holes right. Use a drill motor, with the proper screw bit, to aid you in the assembly of these 3 screws.

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If you have a smaller aluminum boat like this, they do work, wasn’t sure if they would fit but they did, they were put on a 1548 weldcraft. The couple times I’ve taken it out so far they really are a tremendous help to the porpoising, almost eliminating it, the only issue I had with installing them, if you have more of an angle on the transom (which these aluminum boats tend to) the top mounting peice will not fit flush being these were morely intended to be installed on a vertical level transom, I took a grinder with a gritty sanding disc and sanded it down to where the face of the part was almost level with the angle of the transom, the little bit of plastic you shave off will not be enough to make a difference of the durability of it, then simply install the screws that came with it and put silicone around them, the bottom part had to be riveted, the rivets do hold well, in conclusion if you have an aluminum boat like this, or anything of the sort these trim tabs work, just have to tinker with it a little bit and they work as they are meant to.

I own an aluminum 15 by 52 alweld 60hp tohatsu 4 stroke. The boat is podded, tunneled, Lifted transom, and a breakaway plate. I have tried everything to get the speed and motor height outta my motor that I know it should have. Problem #1 porpoising!!! Boy this is the most aggravating thing to deal with. Boat planes out quick with motor trimmed all the way under boat, trim it up one bump and slap slap slap slap. Almost throw u outta the boat. Problem #2 motor height. If u know anything about tunnel boats u know that 1 blade of ur prop and fin should be the only thing that is hanging past the bottom of the boat to allow for proper water pressure to the pump. I had to keep a little over half of my prop below my boat so the tunnel wasn’t able to do its job of hiding the prop as it should have.this caused issues of running in really skinny water. Problem #3 and it’s the most IMPORTANT SPEED!!!! If ur anything like me and put a over powered motor on a small boat this is a big deal.. Each problem of trimming, height, porpoising, and planning out all add up to a huge speed lose. I was very skeptical about these trim tabs, figured they would be just a waste of 100$ but I am hear to tell u now every issue has been fixed with these tabs. I was able to raise my motor to proper height, I can trim the motor till it’s in just few inches of water, no porpoising, jumps on to plane quick, and let me tell u now speed!!!! I bet I gained 10mph and running in 6” or less of water.. can prove it with video. 100% recommend this product to anyone. It’s a one stop fix for all!! Sorry for the long review but I am truly satisfied and wish I could have read this about a river boat rather than all the reviews on bay boats. By the way the only thing extra I have done is i went and had cup added to my prop to cut back on cavitation because of high everything is now. Which wasn’t a bad problem but remember every little problem adds up. Thanks yal keep it skinny 🌊🚤

I have an 18' CC that I had just bought without a test drive (not the best idea, I know). Anyways, I took it out several times and each time... no matter how flat the water was, this thing would just be porpoising more than a dolphin. It was horrible. Like horrible enough I was thinking of selling the boat and getting another one as this made me not even want to take it out any more. Did some research and saw to add some trim tabs. I landed on these as the price couldn't be beat. I was just hoping it would help some. I took the boat out yesterday, and that thing ran the smoothest in 1-2' as a boat 10' larger than mine would. I was amazed! It also got on a plane faster and easier than before, so added bonus there!I did call the helpline when I installed them for a question, whoever I spoke to was knowledgeable and helped out so customer service is A++.If you're hesitate on buying these, don't be! Easy to install and they work better than I could have imagined!

Was really scared to do this but instructions are clear as day man ! Really easy to install! Hope they work great on the water ! I recommend them I put them on a 21’ explorer bay boat I do recommend ordering 5200 sealant to seal everything .