C2, I'd be more than happy to.
NEW Victory trim tabs- 'Necessity' is the Mother of Invention.
To my offshore brethren:
I'd like to start by saying how great it is to have websites like this in which to share our thoughts and experiences for something we truly love...the sport of offshore powerboating.
Several years ago I had purchased a 25' Martini Offshore with the Bennett dual ram trim tab system. (12"x 12" plate) It was functional but slow and not very aestetically pleasing. I then looked into upgrading to a K-plane. I was floored by the price and just couldn't justify it on a boat my size. There seemed to be nothing on the market that bridged the gap.
This led me to the drawing board. After two seasons of testing and many hours of research and development I've come up with a simple and stylish solution to those who have the single or dual ram Bennett trim tab system. I call them the 'Victory' line of trim tabs.
The Victory trim tabs are designed to bolt in place of your existing Bennett trim plates using your original ram and transom mounting holes. Ive added an additional row of mounting holes for strength because most of us use our boats the way they were intended! They are ruggedly conctructed of TIG welded stainless steel and each one is sand blasted ensuring excellent powdercoat adhesion.
After the powdercoating is complete the tops of each gusset are polished and sealed revealing the shiny stainless steel beneath. It gives a very striking effect similar to some valve covers we've all seen before.
The Victory line of trim tabs are longer than the Bennett units and have a larger overall surface area. (size does matter!) The dual-ram version measures 19" overall (same as a 280S K Plane) and the single-ram version measures 15" overall. (installed length) Both taper down to 8" at the tip. They react quicker than the originals using the same ram mount. (it's a physics thing, swinging more tab beyond the fulcrum...) Tests have shown that greatly increased stability and better planing times are the norm. Chinewalking is drastically reduced or eliminated. The Victorys will clear most dual engine installations.
My goal is to provide excellent marine products at a more reasonable price than we're all used to paying. The Victory trim tabs closely mimic the style and function of a K-plane while utilizing your existing Bennett rams and pump all for a VERY reasonable price. Check them out on e-bay under 'trim tabs'. Thanks for now.
Sincerely,
Brian Kamrath
MARTINIBOAT MARINE DESIGN INC.
Designer/builder of Victory trim tabs
martiniboat@wightman.ca