190 CCF trim tab installation

[bullet33]

HELLO,

Has anyone out there ever installed trim tabs on a 190 CCF ? The transom has a stepped configuration . It looks as though a conventional trim tab would be very difficult or even impossible to install .
Question : Can a trim tab piston be mounted in a vertical position or does it need to be on an angle ? I'm thinking of mounting the tab on the lower step where it is normally mounted (trailing edge) and the piston would be seated at a 90 degree angle to the tab and mounted to the second step, which is the transom itself . I have seen tabs hinged from a point foward of the trailing edge and the pistons are mounted straight up to the transom . What do ya think ?

 

[Tabman]

Re: 190 CCF trim tab installation

Bullet33,

Yes, the actuator (ram) can be mounted vertically in the manner you describe. In fact it can also be mounted "backwards" under the step if there is enough space:

Do you have a picture of your boat's transom?

 

[bullet33]

Re: 190 CCF trim tab installation

Tabman,
Thanks for your quick response. Can the mount on the tab for the ram be relocated if needed? I know this would most likley violate the warranty, but bennett trim tabs never seem to malfunction anyway, so I'm not to concerned about voiding the warranty. Getting a picture on this forum isn't easy for me, my computer guru moved out so i'm on my own. I could send it by phone. Send me your # to my email bulletproofwire@aol.com or eventually I will learn to post photos. What model would you suggest regular or sport? Thanks again, b33

 

[Tabman]

Re: 190 CCF trim tab installation

I just sent you an e-mail with my e-mail address so you can send me the pictures.