Trim tab pump broken

[edu01jose]

I own a 23' wellcraft excel OB WA boat.
The trim tabs pump is broken since the day I bought it which was in may but have never payed attention to it since I haven't need it till now.
Waves are getting bigger and I'd like the boat to take waves directly.

How do I know which pump I have to buy? Are they all the same for small boats or do I have to look for it on the boat?

Thanks

 

[oops!]

Re: Trim tab pump broken

the tabs are built by different companys.....you might have a set of bennets...

the pump is located (usually on the transom and it is covered by a plastic cap...usually dark plexi.

the pump can be rebuilt.....new ones are pricy

 

[rbh]

Re: Trim tab pump broken

^^^^^, yup pricey.

just make sure it is the pump that is the issue and not a lack of 12 VDC to run it before you pull it out, or you are low on fluid (check the tank)

 

[edu01jose]

Re: Trim tab pump broken

Thanks for the reply.

It's not the lack of 12v since the boat just had a new battery installed this past weekend.

I noticed that when I push the up or down button the voltage goes down significantly. Seems like the pump is stuck, are these easy to remove?

Thanks!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trim tab pump broken

It's not the lack of 12v since the boat just had a new battery installed this past weekend.

Ayuh,.... What's a new battery got to do with corroded wiring,..??

Get a test light or multimeter, 'n check...

 

[edu01jose]

Re: Trim tab pump broken

I'll make a list for this weekend when I go to the boat so I don't forget to check the wring first.
Thanks!