Insta Trim Rebuild or Replace?

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    the Insta Trim tabs on my 2000 272 were leaking (loosing fluid)  where the hoses go into the pump,   so I put better hose clamps on and that fixed the problem.   Now they arent holding pressure .  I will set them and take the boat out for the day and be fine . 

When I go to the marina for my next boat trip the tabs retracted all the way in.  (loose all preassure)  Are they supposed to be a---

 set it and forget thing ?

 or set them each time you run the boat  ?  

 Or do I need to replace/rebuild them ?

aero3113

You will always have to change the settings on the tabs because wind and load position on the boat is never going to be the same. When you say "all the way in " do you mean flush with the hull?

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yes   ,flush to the hull

Michael T

Hey PT  - New boaters are great, we love your enthusiasm and questions - reminds us of when we too started out. keep it coming and never apologize for asking a question! :-) MT

aero3113

I'm not sure if my tabs stow by themself but I think there are some systems that do that when you turn the boat off. On this forum there are no dumb questions!

JC290

When I turn my boat off mine do that on my 290 automatically

Black_Diamond

The Lenco tabs with the controller retract at power off for sure.

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thanks guys for the info and the help!!!