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The Boat: Stingray 180RS Length Overall: 18' 0" / 5.5m Beam: 85" / 216cm    Draft: 29" (drive down) Weight (dry): 2,133 lbs.  Passenger capacity: 7 person  Engine: Mercruiser Alpha Type/Displacement: V6 / 3.0L Horsepower: 135hp

The Installer:
Mike Carroll
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Trim Tab System: Bennett M80 Sport Tabs

Installation Notes:
The M80 Sport Tabs are ideal for the Stingray 180RS.  The 8" span (width) of these trim tabs easily fit on each side of the transom while leaving ample room for speed sensors and transducers.  The compact actuators allow mounting on the bottom of the transom "pods", leaving no external hydraulic lines or wires.  The M80's 8" x 10" size allows the attitude of the hull to be adjusted for different conditions.  At idle speeds, the tabs can be deflected to reduce bow wandering.  At planing speeds, listing can be corrected, and porposing can be minimized. 

Stern view   
                            

Side view

Rocker switch controls        

Hydraulic power unit

Why Bennett:
"I'd gotten some email help (from Bennett Marine) before purchasing because I wasn't sure if the trim tabs would fit because of the transom "pods".  It was easy, and they work great."

Sea Trial Results:
"Top speed of 52 MPH didn't change.  Porposing is much easier to control, and "bow hunting" at idle speed is gone!  That alone is worth the price to me.  She'll plane and hold at 16 MPH instead of 21 MPH before.   Thanks again for the outstanding customer service.  You sure made a believer out of me!"

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