Installation Instructions for Troll’n Tabs
with hand control and analog motors

Warning: The following instructions contain important safety information and should be followed carefully. Failure to do so may result in injury and will void warranty.

Please Read Complete Instructions Before Starting Application!

Tools and Materials List

• Electric drill
• Wire crimper/cutter
• 3/32", 3/16" & 3/8" drill bits
• Tape measure
• 7/16” wrench
• Small hammer
• 4-ft. level
• Straight edge
• 3m 5200 adhesive caulking
• 2-3/8” hole saw
• #2 & #3 Phillips screwdrivers

1. Begin by first deciding where the trolling tab kit will mount. NOTE: When laying out desired tab location, hold tab against transom 3/8" up from bottom of transom in line with hull. Make sure not to mount inside corner of hinge within 2" of a strake edge. If this is not possible, move tab so as to cover strake edge (see Fig.1).

2. Using the 3/16" drill bit, drill hinge holes to a depth of 1-1/4". When drilling tab and bracket holes, you may drill through the transom; the screws will seal the holes when inserted. All screws and fasteners are stainless steel. Do not use any other type of metal. We recommend using 3M 5200 adhesive caulking to bed the hinge and screws. Next, mount the hinge to the boat using the 1-1/4" stainles steel sheet metal screws.

3. Attach the actuator to the upper mounting brackets using the 5/16" hardware provided. In order to position upper bracket against transom, you must lift trim tab so that the trailing edge is approximately 5/8" above a straight edge held to hull. This 5/8" measurement is for all tabs that have a trailing edge 9" off of the transom. If the trailing edge is 12" off of the transom, lift the tab so there is 3/4" between the tab and the straight edge (see Fig. 2). When the tab is at the appropriate level, use the two outside holes of the upper bracket as a guide to mark mounting location. Mount upper bracket where it lays naturally against the transom to prevent binding during travel. (Do not adjust the upper bracket to the right or left, this will cause binding.) Remove upper bracket from actuator to mark upper screw hole. Drill 3/16" holes 2-1/4" deep. Mount upper bracket using the three 2-1/2" stainless steel sheet metal screws. (We recommend using 3M 5200 adhesive caulking to bed the screws and bracket.)

4. Warning: With some installations, fuel, water tanks or other systems may prevent the actuator wire from entering the hull through the upper mounting bracket. Be sure to check inside hull before drilling 3/8" wire hole. Using the centered hole in the upper mounting bracket as a guide, mark the wire hole. If all is clear, use the 3/8" drill bit and drill a hole through the upper mounting bracket wire hole and transom. Drill completely through the transom. Pass the actuator cable through. Remove slack on wire into hole and seal with clear caulking or 3M 5200. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. If, however, you are prevented from drilling hole through bracket, simply drill a 3/8" hole 4" to 5" above waterline and insert wire. Cover hole and wire with a clamshell vent sealed with clear caulking for a waterproof and finished effect. To attach actuator to the upper bracket use the 5/16" hardware provided.

5. At the helm, find a good location for the tactile switch and cut a circular opening using a 2" hole saw. Before cutting make sure the area inside the helm is clear of wires and other equipment that could be damaged. Using the template located in the owner’s manual on page 8, mark each stud and drill four 5/32" holes through the helm. If the thickness of the helm is less than 11/4", secure the switch with the nylon nuts provided. If the thickness of the helm exceeds 11/4", apply a marine grade silicon sealer to each of the four drilled holes, to each stud and around the back of the tactile switch. Secure the switch and allow sealer to dry. When mounting the black control box, keep in mind that there is a 3' lead that attaches to the back of the tactile switch. Refer to trim tab wiring diagram.

6. Following the trim tab switch wiring diagram, pull the 25' actuator wires to the trim tab control box location. Be very careful of sharp edges that may damage the cable. Hook up according to diagram. Remember the left switch controls the right starboard tab and the right switch controls the left port tab.

7. With the trim tabs operating as described, you are now ready to wire the trolling motors, batteries and control box. First, select a place to mount the control box that allows access to on/off switch. As an option, control box may be mounted in the console.

8. Next, run trolling motor leads to the terminal strip. You may run leads through the splash-well drains on either side of the engine, then into the rigging hatch with the engine control/steering cables. Attach wires to terminal strip according to wiring diagram provided. If splash-well drains are not an option, you may need to drill a 1/2" hole 4" to 5" above waterline and insert wire. Cover hole and wire with a clamshell vent sealed with clear caulking or 3M 5200 for a waterproof and finished effect.

9. When wiring from batteries to the control box, use a minimum of #6 AWG wire. Also, note that the 24V power lead is fused near the positive battery terminal. Fuse is 60-amp maxi fuse. WARNING: Use of fuses larger than 60-amp could result in damage to system and will void warranty. For replacement fuse, call your local auto parts retailer or call Lenco Marine, Inc., for assistance.

10. To install trolling motor propellers, insert cotter pin through trolling motor shaft. Place the prop onto trolling motor shaft and line up the back of the prop with the cotter pin. Using the nylon prop nut provided, secure prop to motor.

****ATTENTION INSTALLER****After you tighten the nuts on the props, be sure to install two #4 screws into each prop nut. Failure to properly secure prop nuts with two screws on each prop will result in lost props when motors are reversed.

11. *SPECIAL APPLICATION*In the event of a recessed pocket application, use of shims behind the upper bracket may be necessary to prevent actuator binding during extension. You can adjust the actuator in the lower channel holes to obtain the 5/8" up dimension.