Trim tabs for Campion 542

[MikePA]

That's the tilt it would be in to not interfere with the tab.

 

[MikePA]

What width of tab did you get? When I had my 542, I had the 9" tabs (like others above) installed and there were no issues with clearance of the kicker.
The 9" tabs were certainly sufficient from a performance standpoint.

I got the 12 x 9

 

[Ringo]

That's the tilt it would be in to not interfere with the tab.

You’ll be fine, IMO.

 

[MikePA]

Haha one issue to another.. when I line up the actuator.. the top of it needs to go where the kicker mount is.. then when I look inside the bilge.. all the battery switches etc are mounted where the new holes would have to go on one side and the fuel water separator on the other lol fml.. anyone know someone well versed in this in Nanaimo I can hire?

 

[ExplorerG]

Hi Mike. How did you end up making out? Just about to embark on this journey. I got the Bennett M80 sports tabs which are 8” x 10”, not sure if that would help with your problem

 

[MikePA]

Hi Mike. How did you end up making out? Just about to embark on this journey. I got the Bennett M80 sports tabs which are 8” x 10”, not sure if that would help with your problem

Thanks for checking in! I went with the bolt electric 9 x 12.. ended up mounting then 2" from chine. Has worked really really well. Huge performance improvement. Good luck with yours.

 

[dogdude]

I have the same hull as yours and the bolt trim tabs. Never had issues with the kicker hitting the plates. I get best efficiency when kicker is 80-90% down. Going all the way down and then 4-5 clicks up. Adjust based on the tide, current and load/number of people onboard.

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how far from the bottom of the hull do the struts attach? I’m looking for the vertical measurement. Trying to measure on my 542, especially on the swim platform side. Also are those the 12x9 tabs?

 

[dogdude]

Thanks for checking in! I went with the bolt electric 9 x 12.. ended up mounting then 2" from chine. Has worked really really well. Huge performance improvement. Good luck with yours.

Do have photos of your install? That’s what I went with and want to see how it turned out for you before I get started.

 

[MikePA]

Do have photos of your install? That’s what I went with and want to see how it turned out for you before I get started.

These are all I could find.

 

[dogdude]

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These are all I could find.

Thanks, what year is your hull?

 

[MikePA]

Thanks, what year is your hull?

It was a 2017, I no longer have it though. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[Ringo]

Do have photos of your install? That’s what I went with and want to see how it turned out for you before I get started.

 

[Ringo]

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Yes. 12x9. Boat is in the water atm but it’s very similar to the one that Mike posted above.

 

[baddogg]

Mine is a 1998. Same tabs, same positioning.

 

[dogdude]

Mine is a 1998. Same tabs, same positioning.

Okay good to know. I was hoping theee wasn’t going to be clearance issues. Only issue I can see is I may have to replace by swim grid support as it’s a single strut instead of two like I’ve seen on others.