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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    I have gotten both Grady and Bennet involved and will keep everyone posted as to what they find. However, the way I see it is that the section between the ram and the end of the tab appears to have bent from water pressure. The boat was in a slip the entire time when not in use. And nothing...
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    Unless I have my orientation wrong I think this photo represents waterflow. I think the side flanges face towards the front of the boat when the tabs are down
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    The boat went into the slip in April and all was normal. Problem developed gradually starting in June. Boat stayed in the water the whole time. I have a solid 3 ft of water under the boat at low tide. The problem has only been with the port tab. The first time I noticed anything unusual was...
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    Thank you for your replies. I have reached out to Grady and I will also contact Bennett
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    I do not recall ever backing down with tabs extended. When I get to the fishing grounds my habit is to retract the tabs, especially when trolling
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    The first time that my Bennett tab failed it completely separated and the tab broke off completely. On this recent failure it just bent causing the boat to list to starboard. We checked the alignment of the tab/actuator. Also, I do not run the boat hard and try to keep my fuel economy around...
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    Bennett trim tabs have failed twice

    I have a 2017 336 Canyon with triple 300s that I have put approximately 300 hours on the engines. On two occasions I have suffered a structural failure with one of the Bennett trim tabs. Prior to the most recent event I started noticing the boat lean to starboard while the boat was underway...