Automatic Trim Tab Controller for Lenco Trim Tab Systems
Turn your existing Lenco trim tabs into a fully automatic ride control system.
The ACS Automatic Trim Tab Controller replaces your existing Lenco trim tab control panel and automatically adjusts your tabs while underway to improve ride quality, visibility, performance, and fuel economy.
No external sensors. No haul-out. No complicated installation.
ACS uses a built-in 9-axis motion sensor and GPS to continuously monitor the running attitude of your boat and make small automatic adjustments many times per second.
Benefits of Automatic Trim on Lenco Systems
Automatically Levels the Boat
- Boats naturally lean due to:
- Passenger movement
- Uneven fuel or gear weight
- Crosswinds
- Propeller torque
- Waves and sea conditions
ACS automatically corrects side-to-side lean by independently adjusting the Lenco trim tabs to keep the boat running level.
Improves Fuel Economy
Many boats run less efficiently because they operate bow-high, lean to one side, or constantly bounce in rough water. ACS helps optimize running angle by:
- Lowering the bow to a more efficient position
- Reducing hull drag
- Helping the boat plane faster
- Keeping the hull level side-to-side
Depending on the boat and conditions, proper trim tab control can improve fuel economy by approximately 5–15%.
Reduces Porpoising
Porpoising is the repeated bow-up and bow-down bouncing some boats experience at mid-range speeds. ACS continuously adjusts the Lenco trim tabs to stabilize the running angle and help reduce:
- Bow oscillation
- Excessive bouncing
- Hull instability
- Driver fatigue
Improves Ride Quality in Rough Water
Deep-V boats provide excellent rough-water performance, but they also naturally lean and react constantly to changing sea conditions. ACS automatically adjusts trim tabs as:
- Wind changes
- Passengers move
- Waves shift
- Boat speed changes
The result is a smoother, more controlled, and more comfortable ride.
Works with Existing Lenco Trim Tabs
ACS is designed to work with most existing Lenco electric trim tab systems. The system replaces only the control panel at the helm — not the tabs or actuators themselves.
This means:
- No haul-out required
- No transom modifications
- No external sensors
- Installation can typically be completed in under an hour
Most Lenco installations require only six wires:
- Two power wires
- Two wires for the port tab
- Two wires for the starboard tab
Easy DIY Installation
Most boat owners install ACS themselves using basic hand tools. Typical tools required:
- Screwdriver
- Wire cutters/strippers
- Drill (occasionally)
- File (if dash opening requires slight enlargement)
For mechanically inclined boaters, installation often takes about 15–30 minutes.
Why Lenco Boats Benefit from Automatic Trim
Lenco trim tabs already give boaters manual control over running angle and side-to-side balance. ACS simply automates those adjustments.
Instead of constantly pressing trim tab switches as conditions change, ACS continuously optimizes the boat automatically — often making adjustments many times per second.
The result is:
- Better visibility
- Improved comfort
- Reduced driver workload
- Better fuel efficiency
- More consistent performance
Most customers find that once they experience automatic trim, they rarely want to go back to manual-only operation.