Bennett Bennett Trim Tabs & Accessories

The Gold Standard in Boat Trim: Bennett Marine Trim Tabs & Accessories

Bennett Marine has been synonymous with trim tab excellence since 1959, when Charles Bennett invented the world's first adjustable trim tab. Today, that pioneering legacy lives on in a comprehensive lineup of trim tabs and accessories that cover every vessel from compact skiffs to offshore sport fishers and luxury motor yachts. Bennett Marine continues to lead the way as the largest manufacturer of durable hydraulic and electric trim tab systems for a variety of boat styles and sizes.

Why Bennett Trim Tabs Perform Where It Counts

Trim tabs are a proven way to improve boat performance, stability, and fuel economy for a wide range of powerboats and light commercial vessels. By adjusting your hull's running angle in real time, Bennett systems help you get on plane faster, smooth out rough water, and keep your crew more comfortable in changing sea conditions. Specifically, Bennett's engineering approach addresses three critical performance factors:

• Bow control: delivering a flatter running angle and better visibility underway while reducing bow rise, listing, and hull pounding in chop.
• Fuel efficiency: improving fuel efficiency by minimizing drag and wasted RPMs.
• Actuator integrity: Bennett actuators are strong but flexible nylon/fiberglass hydraulic cylinders; the piston-like arms push tabs into position, with fluid flowing through a concealed hole in the upper hinge — eliminating external hoses subject to damage.

Bennett's Core Product Lines

What sets Bennett apart is a product lineup structured to match every boater's needs and budget:

• Standard Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits: These systems improve planing speed, ride comfort, and fuel efficiency while reducing squat, list, and porpoising — and include stainless steel tabs, a hydraulic power unit, and a rocker switch control.
• Premier Hydraulic Systems (XPT, BXT, SST): The Bennett Premier Hydraulic Trim Tab Systems XPT, BXT, and SST are made for motor yachts, military/patrol, and sport fishing vessels that face the most challenging conditions on the water. The dual-acting hydraulic systems lock solid stainless steel actuators into place, securing planes while backing down or in other extreme conditions.
• BOLT Electric Trim Tab System: The BOLT Electric Tabs feature cutting-edge technology with a robust and watertight actuator. Wires are concealed and protected through the upper hinge, leaving no exposed wires to the harsh marine environment.
• Self-Leveling Tabs (SLT): The SLT6 self-leveling tabs (recommended for boats up to 16') and the SLT10 (recommended for boats 17'–20') are a simple, durable, and affordable trimming solution for smaller boats, with quick, easy installation and no wires to run.

Accessories & Service Parts That Keep You on the Water

The Bennett accessories lineup includes trim tab actuators, hydraulic power units (HPUs), trim plane assemblies, and spare control parts. Helm controls are a critical part of the system — Bennett trim tab controllers and rocker switches provide intuitive, dependable control from any steering station. For boaters looking to modernize an older installation, integrated Bennett trim tab controllers offer automatic features and clearer position indication while preserving manual control when you want it.

With over half a century in the marine business and millions of satisfied customers, Bennett Marine can proudly claim to be the manufacturer of the most reliable trim tab systems available on the market. Whether you're fitting out a new build, upgrading an existing system, or sourcing a replacement part, Bennett's breadth of trim tab products and accessories ensures the right solution is always within reach.