Wanaflatsfish Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I found a leak today on the trim tab today..... Given the age of the skiff (25 yers old system...was considering going Lenco conversion. Has anyone done this with pics or advice ? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSN651 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I went from Lenco's (OLD) to Bennett Bolts. Happy with the swap. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Before you commit to a change, call Bennett and tell them the problem you have. I'd be surprised if they don't take care of it to your satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 17 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: I found a leak today on the trim tab today..... Given the age of the skiff (25 yers old system...was considering going Lenco conversion. Has anyone done this with pics or advice ? dc I switched to the Bennett electrics. They sell a retrofit kit. You utilize the same harness, same tab plates. Easy install and they are very reliable. I see MBG is installing them on new builds now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Lap it Up said: I switched to the Bennett electrics. They sell a retrofit kit. You utilize the same harness, same tab plates. Easy install and they are very reliable. Great info....i did some research and this is exactly what I needed to hear.... thank you. Will document the change over for the forum.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 8/4/2019 at 6:28 PM, hawg said: Before you commit to a change, call Bennett and tell them the problem you have. I'd be surprised if they don't take care of it to your satisfaction. Thanks Hawg....looking at replacing the cyclinder....however, I have a 25 year old pump....which will go at sometime .....so, considering the Bolts which I have read about and Lap It out mentioned worked..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 19 hours ago, Lap it Up said: I see MBG is installing them on new builds now Not surprised....Bennett is now owned by Yamaha....so, like faja (yamaha big engine) like son (tabs) dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Dino, wise move going with the Bennett Bolts!! I like the lifetime warranty on the actuators, this is from a guy who would buy the Lencos two at a time because having a spare was very handy and time saving. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 It's amazing that a product has survived for 25 yrs with little trouble. My 1998 20FT LT has the original Bennetts that are still going strong. The marine environment is brutal to everything,so good on the Bennett Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I did the conversion from Lenco to Bennett bolt electric after one of my tabs died and they have been great so far. Watch amazon closely and often. I got the whole kit for the price of one lenco replacement tab but the deal was only up for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 11 hours ago, brew1891 said: I did the conversion from Lenco to Bennett bolt electric after one of my tabs died and they have been great so far. Watch amazon closely and often. I got the whole kit for the price of one lenco replacement tab but the deal was only up for a few hours. thank you..just picked up the entire conversion kit from Amazon..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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