Trim Tab ACS Gadget

[Dave]

Fitted one of these to the Sundancer and it has transformed the drive of the boat....fantastic gadget and I highly recommend it...

http://www.mente-marine.com/

[Ianfs]

Interesting idea, similar to smart tabs but more techno!

[Dave]

Hi Ian, yeah it really does work brilliantly...and is easy to fit.

[BruceK]

Tell us more about fitting and costs please

[Dave]

Fitting is very simple its only the one unit. Fits in place of the trim tab rocker switches..(ours were Bennet switches) .I had to relieve the centre a touch with a file to accept the connecting block and drill one screw hole and it slotted in perfectly.... Wiring was done by a friend who had all the kit but only took him 20 minutes and the existing Trim tab wires are used.
Instuctions are good....Calibration is straight forward after initial power up...., then you take the boat out and set it up to your preferred attitude at say 20 knots or so....press and hold Auto for 4 seconds...and thats it...
Very easy to use, you can press Auto just before getting on the plane and she goes up quicker and stays wherever you set her in the first place.....really good piece of kit..
Cost will vary depending on whether you go direct to Mente Marine in Finland and they send it...price on the website
Trade price is around £435
Osmotech in Hamble point Marina supplied ours..

[BruceK]

Sounds like a no brainer. Thanks, I will investigate some more and probably fit on the next lift. Let us know how you get on with them