trim tab location

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i was just looking at the pics on this site (again) and i noticed that the trim tabs are installed on a different place on my boat, on all the boats here they are on the outer most plane of the hull, on mine they are mounted on the middle plane, will this be a problem when i finally get it running (god knows when that will be)?

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HA BEN
THIS IS A CUT AND PAST FROM BENNETT TRIM TAB WEB SITE YOU COULD GO THERE AND SEE DIAGRAMS OR CONTACT THE TAB MAN AT BENNETT AND HE COULD GIVE YOUMOREINFO. Step 1 - Position the trim tabs against the transom and check to see that the upper mounts of the hydraulic actuators do not center on an inside obstruction. If they do, reposition tabs slightly outboard. The further outboard the tabs are mounted, the greater the lateral (side-to-side) control. Position tabs 3" to 4" from the chine and run towards the centerline of the boat. Boats with outboard motors or Inboard/Outboards (I/Os) must maintain a minimum of 8" from the centerline of outboard or sterndrive unit to the closest edge of the trim tabs. Boats with inboard motors may utilize the entire run of the transom. (See Figures 1 & 2). Note: If the inside of the transom is inaccessible due to fuel tank, floatation, or other obstruction,click here to view alternate installation options, or contact Bennett Marine (954) 427-1400.

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Step 2 - Attach the mounting plates and trim tab with #10 x 1-1/4" stainless steel screws along the bottom of the transom. (See Figure 3). Using the backing plate as a template, mark screw hole locations. Drill 9/64" pilot holes for mounting screws and test. If the pilot holes are too tight, enlarge with a 5/32" drill bit. Assemble mounting plates and tab, dip screws in marine epoxy before running in. Slide trim tab between backing plate and hinge plate before running screws tight. Snug screws down to secure mounting plates and trim tab to transom. Aluminum boats should use machine screws and nuts (not included) instead of the enclosed #10 x 1-1/4" self tapping stainless steel screws. If the transom is curved and transom mount style tabs are being installed, a shim must be made of a suitable material to provide a flat mounting surface. (See Figure 6). If the tabs are bottom mount style, the one piece mounting plate is secured to the bottom of the boat with the hinge curl touching the transom and with anequal space at each end of the curl as shown in figure 5.
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OH BENNETT WEB SITE IS http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/
HOPE THAT HELPS.
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