Trim Tabs

$14.99

(5 customer reviews)

Trim Tabs Rocker Switch

(ON)-OFF-(ON) switch, 6 terminals

Both Red and Blue Lens Available

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Product Description

Trim Tabs Rocker Switch


Genuine Carling Contura II rocker switch labeled “Trim Tabs”.   This Trim Tabs rocker switch is a Double Pole Double Throw (ON)-OFF-(ON) switch, where (ON) represents a momentary function.  All of New Wire Marine’s rocker switches are labeled with durable UV stabilized ink and large format text.

This product is the ENTIRE SWITCH combo and includes both the switch body and the labeled cover.  Find the Trim Tabs switch cover sold separately here.

Our Trim Tab rocker switch is unlit.  The lens shown on the actuator is only there to match other switches (commonly in a bank).  If illumination is required, please purchase the trim tab actuator and appropriate switch separately.

This Trim Tabs rocker switch will replace any Carling V-series or Contura style rocker switch.  That includes Contura style switches sold by Carling, Sierra, Blue Sea Systems, Sea-Dog, etc.  It uses an industry-standard 1.45″  x 0.83″ mounting hole.

Rocker Switch Quick Specs:

  • Voltage Rating: 12Vdc
  • Current Rating: 20A
  • Circuit: DPDT
  • Position: (ON)-OFF-(ON)
  • Water Protection: IP68 (waterproof to >1m submersion)
  • Terminal Count: 6
  • Terminal Style: 0.250″ Quick Connect (spades)
  • Body P/N: VLD1-S00B
  • Contact Life: 150,000 cycles
  • Lamp Life: 10,000 hours

What does this mean in real life?  This is an exceptionally high-quality rocker switch from the industry-leading manufacturer, Carling Technologies.  This switch will last many years in the harsh marine environment.

Download the full spec sheet here

How Our Switches Are Better:

  1. Genuine Carling switches – We’ll never try and pass off cheap Chinese knock-offs like some of our competitors. You’ve probably seen other sites list a switch as “fits carling”… that’s a red flag.  All our switches and covers are the genuine article.  And like all cheaply made counterfeits, you CAN tell the difference.
  2. Support – We know this product inside and out and are happy to help our customers.  Need help wiring up one of our products, just call: (843) 297-8348
  3. Guarantee – While Carling does not offer a warranty, we’re so confidant in the quality, if your switch breaks or the ink wears off within 2 years, you can return it for a free replacement!
  4. Durable UV stabilized ink – Have trouble with labels wearing off on your switches?  That’s because cheap non-UV stabilized ink was used… you won’t find that here.
  5. Hard cover style – We never use the “soft touch” style that will melt into a sticky mess after a few months in the sun.

Wiring Info & Wiring Diagram

This Trim Tabs rocker switch has 3 terminals on the back:

  1. 12V input [pole 1] – terminal 2
  2. 12V output [pole 1, switch up] – terminal 3
  3. 12V output [pole 1, switch down] – terminal 1
  4. 12V input [pole 2] – terminal 5
  5. 12V output [pole 2, switch up] – terminal 6
  6. 12V output [pole 2, switch down] – terminal 4

A hard copy of the wiring diagram will be shipped with this switch.  You can also find it in the product images above, or download a PDF wiring diagram here.

Accessories:

Contura Styles, Lenses and Colors:

This Trim Tabs rocker switch is a Contura II style, as pictured above.  Contura II is the one with the small bumps on it.  We carry printed Contura II’s in red and blue lens options (selection from the menu above).

We also carry this label in Contura V style switch here.  The Contura V style includes a two-lamp switch, which allows a great backlighting effect for night readability.

Typical Use for a Trim Tabs Rocker Switch:

Trim tabs are metal plates on the stern of your boat near where the keel meets the transom.  They move up and down to level off the boat, helping it get onto a plane and helping you stay on a plane at lower speeds.  It also helps adjust the way the boat rides in the water as weight shifts due to people walking around, etc.  This switch can operate all three common trim tab systems:  hydraulic, electric or electronic controlled.  You will likely need two of these rocker switches, one for each trim tab.

5 reviews for Trim Tabs

  1. John Chromey

    the switch fit and worked perfectly. Saved a lot of time rewiring. thanks

  2. Kent Holsan (verified owner)

    I have an older 1997 Searay I’ve been working on keeping it up as new as possible. Dash board and switches started showing age. I ordered these replacement switches and they are wonderful. They work and look great. Great replacement, probably better than original Had problems writing a review for awhile. Working good now

  3. Jerry Shuster (verified owner)

    These were replacement switches and were better than the original!

  4. Craig Conrad (verified owner)

    Quick delivery, fit into existing panel, simple.
    Good info, easy to use website.

  5. Mark Foster (verified owner)

    Quality products exact fit and fast service. Everything is top notch.

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