Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Whaler 27 Trim tabs.
Posted by Captain Brian on 11/12/08 - 3:02 PM
#1
I have a 1984 Whaler 27 with Bennett trim tabs. On 11/08/2008 on the way to a rig, the starboard hydraulic cylinder blew out. At this time is it better to replace the cylinder or retro fix with a new system? My boat does have an Arnstormg motor bracket. New K-Plane?
Thanks
Captain Brian
Posted by Captain Brian on 11/13/08 - 6:06 AM
#2
Not the original. The boat was built with a pair of OMC without a bracket. They were replaced with a "Gil Bracket" before I bought the boat. In 2003, when I bought the boat, I replaced the transon, fuel tanks, removed the bottom paint, re-gel coated, re-powered with 225 Yamaha 4 stroke added a tuna tower with 16' outriggers, replaced the electronics, renamed it and if it looked bad it was replaced. The cylinder was 5 years old. I have a complete resotation book on the boat.
Thanks,
Brian
Posted by TexasOutrage on 11/13/08 - 6:26 AM
#3
Captain Brian,
Post some pictures of your 27'....sounds like you did a lot of work on it. Are you running offshore out of Matagorda?
Posted by Captain Brian on 03/15/11 - 9:28 AM
#4
Nancen, boomvang and beyond, and yes Matagorda.
Posted by Captain Brian on 03/15/11 - 9:35 AM
#5
[mail][/mail]A better look. It is in my back yard, in the Caney Creek, Wharton Texas.[img][/img]