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Maverick Boat Group
3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946
(772)-465-0631
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cobiaboats.com
Trim Tabs
Bennett trim tabs are optional on your new Cobia. External electric trim tabs can
enhance the performance of your boat. The tabs on the 201 are electric and therefore do
not require a trim tab pump. By not having a pump there is no possibility of fluid leaks
from a pump.
Trim tabs allow for maximum boat
performance, and are great for balancing
weight in the boat. They also allow the
boat operator to lift or lower the hull to
accommodate for different running
situations.
For the operation of trim tabs note that
the port trim tab switch will affect the
port side of the boat, and the starboard
switch will affect the starboard side. For
instance, lowering the port trim tab
creates stern lift on the port side, thus lowering the starboard bow. Raising the
starboard trim tab lowers the stern on the starboard side, thus raising the port bow. Use
the tabs to adjust the attitude of the boat so that it sits evenly, and to raise or lower the
bow to control running performance.
Pushing on the top of the switch (down), will lower the trim tab and force the bow down,
which is important when running in heavy seas or a stiff chop. In most cases, both tabs
should be lowered for an even bow ride.
Pushing the bottom of the switch (up), will raise the tabs lifting the bow out of the water,
for better running performance. To achieve the best running performance of your Cobia
201, use the engine trim in conjunction with your trim tabs to find the appropriate
amount of lift for a safe and comfortable ride.
In the event of rough water or high winds, it’s possible to use the trim tabs to lift the
windward side of the boat to avoid spray blowing back onto the passengers. Do this in
conjunction with lowering the bow on the downward side.
Trim Tab
