Dometic's New Seastar Standard Trim Tabs

Dialling in the optimum ride for almost any situation can now be second nature

A boat that isn’t trimmed properly can pound through the waves for an uncomfortable, wet ride and increase fuel consumption — it can even be unsafe in challenging weather conditions.

Properly adjusting a boat’s trim tabs can rectify this quickly, but this often involves trial and error as individually adjusting port and starboard tabs with traditional toggle switches isn’t always straightforward. Affecting this as well are changing dynamics throughout the day, such as wind, waves, and people move and shift around the boat, altering the balance of weight.

Dometic Marine’s new SeaStar standard trim tabs are designed to make trim tab adjustment second nature. The heart of this system is an intuitive dial controller that lets boaters easily ‘dial-in’ the optimum ride for any situation — turn the dial in the direction the boat needs to be levelled, and the electric actuators respond quickly and precisely to do so. Easy-to-see LED lights on the controller indicate port and starboard tab positions, with an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness for optimum visibility in any environment.

For manual adjustments, there are single press Bow Up and Bow Down input, allowing the boater to adjust the attitude of the boat without affecting roll, and vice versa, for precision ride tuning. The system also has an easy Favourite button that makes it easy to return to a boat’s optimum level.

The all-electric trim tab actuators utilize a planetary gearbox, high-torque DC motor and freewheeling ball screw mechanism for instant response and quiet operation. A rugged housing and simple two-piece design minimize water intrusion points and features dual housing seals, a rear seal in a protected bushing area, and a wiper that removes particles from the shaft and protects the rear seal. The result is a trim tab system built for the long run in the harsh marine environment.

The system is designed for use with heavy-duty SeaStar stainless steel trim tabs and can also be integrated with a boat’s existing tabs.

To watch the official product video, scan the QR code below.

For more information, visit dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/power-and-control/marine-control.