Another M&M Marine Salvage Question

Baja Guy · 02-12-2010, 09:15 PM

I have a 1989 boat. I'm interested in getting a set of trim tabs from a similar year boat so as to keep the boat "period correct".
Here's my question, do tabs last, and do the pumps, solenoids, and electrics last too?
Am I just setting myself up for trouble?
I stopped in to M&M last summer and they said I could find myself some parts in their inventory. Price is supposed to be half of new, seems like too much to me.
What do you think?

BroadHopper · 02-13-2010, 12:08 AM

I would try searching the internet. I have a 1988 Formula. I was able to find most of my parts on EBay and Craigslist. Then I would see if M&M Salvage has the parts.

Don't be surprised if the local marinas have older parts. I found a windshield to replace a broken one in a 1986 Liberator at Winnisquam Marine. Lakeport Landing have some parts for my Formula.

Good Luck!

SAMIAM · 02-13-2010, 08:47 AM

Don't know why it would matter if they are "period correct" on a 1989 boat.......only if the boat was an antique. I'd just get a good used or after market set up that gives you the best lift.

BroadHopper · 02-13-2010, 10:22 AM

I have the Bennet's trim tabs in the Formula. When I checked out the trim tabs and the unit, everything appears to be original. You can get the manual and the parts list online from the mfg. I was told Formula uses the latest state of the art products at the time when they build their boats. Was also told that Bennetts trim tabs last a long time.

Seeker · 02-13-2010, 11:12 PM

I think Bennets are great unless you're into all out racing. I had a set of 36" Bennets on a 1976 30' Chris Tournament Sportfish and they were still like new when I sold it in 1989.

partsman · 02-15-2010, 07:23 AM

The Bennet Trim Tabs made in 1989 are the same tabs made from 1972 forward. We do carry these in stock all of the time. In regards to price, why pay full price for an item when you could get quality used parts for half of that price. Here at M&M Salvage, we go through the used parts we sell and make sure that they are working properly.

02-12-2010, 09:15 PM	#1
Baja Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Another M&M Marine Salvage Question I have a 1989 boat. I'm interested in getting a set of trim tabs from a similar year boat so as to keep the boat "period correct". Here's my question, do tabs last, and do the pumps, solenoids, and electrics last too? Am I just setting myself up for trouble? I stopped in to M&M last summer and they said I could find myself some parts in their inventory. Price is supposed to be half of new, seems like too much to me. What do you think?

02-13-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,508 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Internet I would try searching the internet. I have a 1988 Formula. I was able to find most of my parts on EBay and Craigslist. Then I would see if M&M Salvage has the parts. Don't be surprised if the local marinas have older parts. I found a windshield to replace a broken one in a 1986 Liberator at Winnisquam Marine. Lakeport Landing have some parts for my Formula. Good Luck! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-13-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,508 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Trim Tabs I have the Bennet's trim tabs in the Formula. When I checked out the trim tabs and the unit, everything appears to be original. You can get the manual and the parts list online from the mfg. I was told Formula uses the latest state of the art products at the time when they build their boats. Was also told that Bennetts trim tabs last a long time. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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02-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Don't know why it would matter if they are "period correct" on a 1989 boat.......only if the boat was an antique. I'd just get a good used or after market set up that gives you the best lift.

02-13-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	I think Bennets are great unless you're into all out racing. I had a set of 36" Bennets on a 1976 30' Chris Tournament Sportfish and they were still like new when I sold it in 1989.

02-15-2010, 07:23 AM	#6
partsman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	The Bennet Trim Tabs made in 1989 are the same tabs made from 1972 forward. We do carry these in stock all of the time. In regards to price, why pay full price for an item when you could get quality used parts for half of that price. Here at M&M Salvage, we go through the used parts we sell and make sure that they are working properly.