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Project Spotlight

The Boat:
2002 Mitzi 15 Skiff
Length Overall: 15'0"
Beam: 5'10"
Draft: 6"
Weight, dry (w/out motor): 380 lbs.
Deadrise at transom: 12 degrees
Engine: Mercury
Type: 2 Stroke Outboard
Horsepower: 40

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The Installer:
Steve Parnell
New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Trim Tab System:
Bennett M80 Sport Tabs

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Installation Notes:

The M80's size makes them perfect for a narrow beam skiff such as this Mitzi.   The 8" span allows them to fit where a standard 12" span tab may not.   The short actuators (11-3/4" long) allow for easy actuator placement on short transoms and do not interfere with the poling platform legs.  The hydraulic power unit on this boat was mounted in the starboard side rear storage compartment.  The Waterproof Rocker Switch Control was mounted in the bottom right corner of the center console making trim tab adjustments convenient when steering or throttle changes are made.

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Transom view of both M80 Sport Tabs

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The tabs are above the hull bottom when fully retracted.

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Rocker Switch Control on the console

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HPU mounted in the starboard side rear storage compartment.

Sea Trial Results:

"I have gotten to take the boat out several times since we last talked.  The boat runs perfect.  The hole shot is unbelievable, and I have gained a good 4-5 mph on the top end.  I would highly recommend these tabs to any small skiff owner."

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