Mounting Bennett Tabs

[Tanglefoot]

I'm gonna get the M80's for my 18.5 Malibu and put them on myself. Nanaimo Harbour Marine has them for $570. That a reasonable price? Store owner need not reply!

What am I getting myself in for re installation? Seems like it should be straight forward?
Anyone familiar with the Bennett tabs..how difficult is it to connect them to the N blah-blah web so I can monitor their up/down position on my Lowrance GPS/Finder?

Thanks, Tom

 

[salmon9]

That's a good price. SG Power in Victoria had M80's for around $600 several months ago and couldn't find them much cheaper anywhere other than on-line. I purchased mine through an on-line US marine dealer for $436 US funds + $65 US for UPS shipping charges. Installation is not that difficult, took me approx 3-4 hours, I would be happy to provide you with some photos and suggestions. My local boat dealer wanted $400 to install them.

They come with basic bow up/down switches and they also sell trim tab indicator switches. I am not sure if there's a way to display tab position on a GPS/sounder (don't think so). I find I don't need the indicator switches.

 

[Paul Burak]

nothing to it if need help just let us be glad to help

 

[Last Chance]

Just get LOTS of Sikaflex, some 1/4" by 1.5" screws, and bolt them on just inboard of your outmost chine (The flat part around the outer edge of you hull). Then smile as your 400 pound friend wants to sit on the same side of the boat as you, and level 'er out.

 

[Slabby20]

Easy installation. Just take your time and think things through before you drill holes. You'll love them, makes a big difference in the handling of your boat.