Crude Intentions

Yeah mine react fast. A lil bump of switch is sometimes more than enough. It's pumps just like merc drives. Very responsive.

befu

Two pumps is a good idea, will have to keep that in mind if I see a spare pump. I have a spare trim pump, but not a spare tab pump.

Crude Intentions

Mine look the exact same. Trim an tabs.

Port Monster

I had the same debate and ended up finding a cheap Bennett 12 x 16 plane that I put on the existing system. The plane was much more beefy. If I remember correctly it cost me $160 for the planes (new but in someones garage off fleabay) and I had to drill some bigger holes (the pattern matched up but the screws where larger). They sell these with the dual cylinders but i ran mine with a single cylinder and it did fine. example http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=79744055785

sprink58

That's a viable solution. Thanks for sharing.

ar300johnson

I have 150S K Planes on my 23' outboard vee. The smaller tab works great on my small 70 mph boat.

450RRRR

i did the same about 2 years ago...found 16 plates to replace my 12.bolted up to the dual rams no problem.did need a 2nd row of screws to attach plate to boat. very happy with results..i think i spent around 150 or so as well.ebay
i think im going to give that 2 pump system a try my self

motor

So you are saying your Mercruiser drive trim pump and your Bennett trim tab pump look the same?

c_deezy

If you can find some used ones in good shape I would go for it. Not sure I would spend $2K+ on them for a smaller boat.

I put used ones on mine, I've got about $700 in the tabs and pumps and worth every penny.

motor

On that boat you can hurt yourself with k-planes if you aren't careful...Bennett's should be all you need. My Opinion, not that you care