Trim tab indicator

[Myride97]

Hate not knowing where my tabs are at. I found this. ‘97 sundancer
https://bennetttrimtabs.com/product/electronic-indicator-control-kit/
Is this compatible? All I have to do is rewire it? But can use the same tabs and hydraulic arm?

 

[spikedaddy99]

If you don't have indicators already, you will need to run the sensor kit too if I recall correctly. But yes, if you have Bennett tabs/rams already, you can keep these. I was able to install it a few years ago, so if I can do it, I'm sure you can.

 

[RAW BAR]

Following

 

[Kazoo_BR]

I believe yes. But call Bennett. They are known for exceptional service and support. They can tell you exactly what you need to know.

 

[PlayDate]

That system uses two sensors which replace the caps on your trim tab cylinders.

The boat needs to be out of the water.

These are the installation instructions:

https://bennetttrimtabs.com/installManuals/EIC5000-Installation-WEB.pdf

 

[bfernald0]

Hate not knowing where my tabs are at. I found this. ‘97 sundancer
https://bennetttrimtabs.com/product/electronic-indicator-control-kit/
Is this compatible? All I have to do is rewire it? But can use the same tabs and hydraulic arm?
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I've done this and the folks on here are correct. You have to buy the sensor kit and to install that, haul the boat, etc.

Buy this: https://www.mente-marine.com/

Replaces the switches at the helm. Run the setup procedure and you'll have both tab position and auto tab functionality. It's truly ingenious. Bennett is a good product and they do have great customer service, but it's old technology.

I've used the mente product with a Bennett system for several years now and it's terrific. And no, I have no affiliation with them. Just a very satisfied customer.

 

[ttmott]

If you desire to convert the Bennett sensor data to NMEA 2000 do not use the Bennet NMEA 2000 converter. It is simply problematic on the network and has a high failure rate. I went through two of the Bennett modules then finally installed the Garmin GBT10 and haven't had any issues since.
The Garmin GBT10 directly interfaces with the Bennett actuator wiring.

 

[Skybolt]

If you desire to convert the Bennett sensor data to NMEA 2000 do not use the Bennet NMEA 2000 converter. It is simply problematic on the network and has a high failure rate. I went through two of the Bennett modules then finally installed the Garmin GBT10 and haven't had any issues since.
The Garmin GBT10 directly interfaces with the Bennett actuator wiring.

+1 on this. I learned this the hard way. Had to be short hauled twice to correct. Also the GBT10 can be used with the kit below. Bennett used different ram tops for their different kits.

This is what I went with and had to swap out the top(s) a second time from the N2K version. https://www.wholesalemarine.com/ben...PBuCOVm_s2V2nP3eNjnw-8K2JnWBwcpxoC_FYQAvD_BwE