Project Spotlight

The Boat: 2001 Sea Doo Challenger 1800 Length Overall: 17'11" Beam: 7'6"    Draft: 12" Deadrise: 20 degrees Weight (dry): 1,865 lbs.  Passenger capacity: 7 person  Engine: Mercury Type/Displacement: V6 M2 Jet Drive Horsepower: 240hp EFI

The Installer:
Frank Marroquin
Chula Vista, California

Trim Tab System: Bennett M80 Sport Tabs

Installation Notes:
"The M80 sport tabs are great for this boat. The 8 inch span and 10 inch chord are a perfect fit.  They are very easy to install, and the instructions are very simple to follow.  I mounted the trim tab switches up front by the steering wheel, and I easily ran fishing wire through the hull (to pull the wiring through). There is full access through the engine compartment, which made hydraulic tubing runs simple.  I hooked the power directly to the battery, which was easy."

Note: The location hull identification plate on this Sea Doo lies where the M80's starboard actuator would mount.  To avoid having to remove the plate, a slightly longer actuator was used.  The actuators can be exchanged free of charge by contacting Bennett Marine.

The M80 Sport Tabs fit well on the unique transom of the Sea Doo 1800.

       
The waterproof Rocker Switch Control integrates well into the Challengers helm area.              

Sea Trial Results:
"It makes an unbelievable difference in the performance and handling in choppy water and glass water. When the Sport Tabs are slightly below hull level, this boat will perform in the ocean without jumping out of the water.  The tabs make for a smooth ride.  The boat planes faster and handles great.  I would recommend the Sport Tabs on every Sea Doo boat they make.  I have talked to people at the Colorado River and San Diego Bay that own Sea Doo boats, and they too are looking for this incredible smooth ride."

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