Bow Plane Hydraulics....

[Vector501]

I recently bought a boat with bow planes.....first time to have to deal with this. Basically they do not work. I believe there is air in the hoses but before I tackle this small problem I was wondering if this labor would be worth it or just to leave them alone and let them serve "for looks" I won't be using this boat on the ocean.

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Are you talking about Trim Tabs on the Transom?

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

I guess so.....I have a pic of them on the boat.

<br /><br />the silver plates on the back

 

[daveswaves]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

They are trim tabs and you will need them on that boat.

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

O.k. Thanks.<br />That's what I needed to know. I appreciate it.

 

[Uncle Dave]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

By the way. Some boats do have bow planes.

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Can you describe the difference? I'm just going off of what a buddy said they were.<br />I'm actually clueless... I appreciate it.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Bow planes are typically found on the bow of a submarine...

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

oh o.k. That makes sense. Thanks for the info.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Bow planes are typically found on the bow of a submarine...<br />

Don't forget cruise ships.. They are supposed to help keep all that lobster, shrimp and crab down.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Yup! Cruise ships have stabilizers too... Helps counteract the effects of them little drinks with the umbrellas in em'...

 

[Tabman II]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Vector,<br /><br />I am Thomas and I work for Bennett Marine in the Client Service Department.<br /><br />It looks like you have set of our trim tabs installed on your vessel and I would be glad to help you trouble shoot the system. Please tell me more about what is happening (or not happening), so we can get started!<br /><br />I look forward to your reply.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />MJ Thomas<br />Bennett Marine, Inc.<br />Client Services<br />trimtabs@earthlink.net<br />www.bennetttrimtabs.com

 

[DJ]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

vctor,<br /><br />The expert "Tabman" has spoken. <br /><br />Listen what he has to say.

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

I will definately listen to him then. Thanks

 

[mercrewser]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

that outdrive looks pretty interesting to me, gotta be ancient

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

well it's a 1990 that is a mercruiser and for some reason one of the prior owners painted it black. don't ask me why....

 

[mercrewser]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

thats no 1990. maybe it was rebuilt, or the engine was replaced. Merc hasnt made a drive without thru hub exhaust since I dont know when. You got a healthy set of tabs though. Not only is that drive old, it looks pretty bullet proof.

 

[Vector501]

Re: Bow Plane Hydraulics....

Thank you for your info. I will keep that in mind whenever the mechanic looks it over. Hopefully it won't be too big of a deal to maintain.