Bennett M80 Sport Tab System

The Bennett M80 Sport Tab System is a hydraulic trim tab solution engineered for sport fishing boats and recreational vessels requiring precise attitude control in variable sea conditions. Built by Bennett Marine—a manufacturer with nearly 40 years of marine engineering experience—this system delivers the hull-down capability that separates a boat that handles from one that merely floats.

Every trim tab in the M80 is sheared and bent rather than welded, a manufacturing choice that preserves the structural integrity of stainless steel and prevents corrosion—a critical advantage in saltwater environments where welded joints invite galvanic attack. The system weighs 17 pounds and measures 13 x 6 x 28 inches, fitting the typical transom footprint of mid-sized sport boats. Through-hull hydraulic actuators provide responsive trim adjustment, allowing operators to optimize running angle, reduce bow rise, improve visibility, and lower fuel consumption across varying load conditions and sea states.

The M80 Sport Tab System is designed for weekend anglers and serious offshore fishermen who demand predictable boat handling in rough water, improved fuel economy on long runs, and a control system that will outlast the boat itself. Whether you're chasing redfish in a bay system or running offshore swells, trim tabs solve the fundamental problem of dynamic weight distribution—they let you fish the boat rather than fight it. This is core marine engineering: no electronics gimmickry, no complicated integration required, just hydraulic physics that has proven itself over decades of real-world coastal use.