Enhance your vessel’s performance with this Bennett 12V hydraulic flap system, equipped with 300 x 230 mm (12" x 9") plates. These automatic flaps allow angle adjustment during navigation to reduce pitching and rolling, improving stability, acceleration, and fuel consumption.
Technical Features
- Voltage: 12V DC
- Plate surface: 300 x 230 mm (12" x 9")
- System: Robust Bennett hydraulic actuation
- Installation: Suitable for fiberglass, wood, or aluminum hulls
- Mount: Includes plates, hydraulic cylinders, fittings, and basic wiring
Advantages
- Enables safer navigation in adverse sea conditions
- Optimizes fuel consumption by facilitating planing
- Improves visibility from controls by adjusting the bow
- Marine-grade finishes for maximum durability
Applications
- Suitable for sport boats, motorboats, and cruisers up to 7–9 meters (depending on weight and hull shape)
- Especially recommended if navigating in wavy waters or seeking to maximize engine power
Usage and Maintenance Tips
- Periodically check hydraulic oil level and inspect for leaks
- Clean plates after use in saltwater to prevent encrustations
- Check functionality before long trips
Installation Example
The system mounts on the transom, fixing the plates to both sides of the vessel and connecting the pistons to a hydraulic group located in a protected, ventilated compartment. Consult the manufacturer’s manual for installation details based on your boat model.
| Brand | Bennett |
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Plate Surface | 300 x 230 mm |
| System | Hydraulic |
| Includes | Plates, cylinders, fittings |
