I have a 2000 Grady White 223 Tournament. My trim tabs no longer operate. I was told that there are electric replacement tabs. Has anyone used these? If so, what is the brand? Thank you, Roger
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blindmullet
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These systems are fairly simple and can be repaired usually for very little.
Lenco and Bennett have electric versions.
You should try to determine what is not working. For example, you could have something as simple as a blown fuse. Perhaps its more than that but check the following.
Number 1, when you press the switches for the tabs, do you hear the pump running? Have yo checked that the pump has oil?
Is the pump relay getting 12V? Is the ground OK.
it may be you need a new system or just a simple fix.
Bennett has pretty good technical support and testing advice.
To answer your question, both Lenco and Bennett have electric options. Bennett may have a electric upgrade option that might allow you to use the existing tabs,
Number 1, when you press the switches for the tabs, do you hear the pump running? Have yo checked that the pump has oil?
Is the pump relay getting 12V? Is the ground OK.
it may be you need a new system or just a simple fix.
Bennett has pretty good technical support and testing advice.
To answer your question, both Lenco and Bennett have electric options. Bennett may have a electric upgrade option that might allow you to use the existing tabs,
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Just getting a set of electrics doesn't mean it's going to be any more reliable in the long run. Generally speaking, though, Bennett hyrdraulic tabs are one of the most reliable things on a boat. As noted above, it'd be better to figure out why they're not working and just fix them.