Lenco Marine

What Lenco Marine does

Lenco Marine is a marine hardware manufacturer specializing in boat stability and control systems, with a product portfolio centered on trim tabs, actuators, surf systems, electronic controls & switches, and hatch lifts. The company operates under the trim tab category with multiple kit lines (Standard Mount, High Performance, Super Strong Dual Actuator, Hybrid, Edge Mount, Extreme Duty, Heavy Duty, and Pro Control Auto variants) covering vessels from 14 to 52 feet, using hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuators to control hull attitude, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance ride comfort. Its flagship Pro Control™ system delivers automated, closed-loop levelling with stated industry-leading precision, while complementary SD Pro Surf Systems target the wake-surf recreational segment.

The underlying technology combines mechanical actuation (hydraulic cylinders and electric actuators) with electronic control firmware and integrates with Navico Group's connected marine electronics ecosystem, including CZone digital switching and Simrad/Lowrance/B&G displays. Lenco also operates in-house custom laser-cutting equipment and manufacturing capability for OEM-branded actuator covers, supporting bespoke designs and private-label differentiation.

Lenco makes money through two channels: OEM/embedded hardware sales directly to boat builders, and aftermarket/replacement parts distributed through a global network of authorized marine distributors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, but the model is transactional hardware sales with no recurring software or subscription component disclosed.

Name

Lenco Marine

Legal name

Lenco Marine Inc.

Website

https://lencomarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lenco Marine designs, manufactures, and globally distributes marine trim tabs, actuators, surf systems, electronic controls, and hatch lifts sold to boat builders (OEM) and recreational boaters through a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Boat Stability Systems

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Machinery & Mooring Systems (Winches, Windlasses, Capstans) (IMAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hatch Covers, Ramps & Ro-Ro Access Systems (IMAJAIAC)

Keywords

• Marine trim tabs
• Boat stability systems
• Marine actuators
• Wake surf systems
• Boat hatch lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OEM Hardware Sales: Direct sales of trim tabs, actuators, surf systems, controls, and hatch lifts to boat manufacturers as original equipment
2. Aftermarket/Replacement Parts: Sales of replacement parts and kits through distributor network to existing boat owners

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lenco Marine designs, engineers, and manufactures marine boat stability and control hardware for powerboats, including trim tab kits, hydraulic actuators, surf systems, electronic controls & switches, and hatch lifts. Its flagship product is the Pro Control™ auto-levelling trim system, which automates hull attitude adjustment with proprietary precision. The company delivers both OEM-embedded solutions (with custom laser cutting and branded covers) to boat builders and aftermarket replacement parts through a global distributor network.

Product overview

Lenco Marine is a marine technology company specializing in boat stability and control systems. The product portfolio centers on trim and surf systems, including the Pro Control™ automated leveling system as the flagship offering. Trim tab products span multiple lines (Standard Mount, High Performance, Super Strong, Hybrid, Edge Mount, Extreme Duty, Heavy Duty, Standard Performance, and Pro Control Auto variants) designed for different boat sizes from 14' to 52' and applications. Supporting product categories include Surf systems for wake experiences, Controls & Switches for boat command, and Hatch Lifts for premium boat builds. The company serves both aftermarket and OEM customers with customizable solutions including laser cutting and branded actuator covers, operating as part of Navico Group within Brunswick Corporation with over 30 years of marine industry expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pro Control: Industry-leading auto-levelling trim system for unprecedented precision, control, and comfort on the water.

Products and services

• Pro Control™ Auto-Levelling Trim System Industry-leading automated trim tab system delivering precision hull attitude control through proprietary auto-levelling technology. Available in Standard Mount and Edge Mount kit configurations for boats 16' (4.9m) to 30' (9.1m). Designed for boat builders and aftermarket upgrades seeking fully automated trim operation.
• Standard Mount Trim Tab Kits Complete trim tab kits with switch and all required mounting equipment (Part 15101-104) for general recreational powerboat applications.
• High Performance (HP) Trim Tab Kits Contoured blade kits (Part 15050-101) designed to decrease cavitation for multiple engine applications with limited transom space; available in single (16'-40' boats) and dual actuator (24'-52' boats) configurations.
• Super Strong Dual Actuator Trim Tab Kits Longer blade design with dual actuator support (Part 15022-101) for large vessels requiring extra lift; available in 12V and 24V.
• Hybrid Trim Tab Kits Combines LS and Super Strong series benefits (Part 15145-101) with double actuator support for larger, faster boats; available in 12V and 24V.
• Edge Mount Trim Tab Kits Edge mount trim tab kits (Part 15102-104) with switch and mounting equipment for hulls requiring edge-mount installation.
• Extreme Duty (XD) Performance Trim Tab Kits Lower actuator mount with edges turned up for added strength (Part 15046-101); for boats 14'-36' (Standard Finish) or 14'-30' (Electro-Polished). 12V.
• Heavy Duty (HD) Performance Trim Tab Kits Built for boats needing extra strength to support them in adverse conditions at higher speeds (Part 15041-101); suitable for boat lengths 18'-42'.
• Standard Performance / Airboat Trim Tab Kits Airboat-specific design (Part 15112-101) with planing surface providing greater lift and less drag; engineered to prevent tab from digging in during hard turns.
• 100 Series Trim Tab Kits Compact trim tab kits designed for smaller boat applications.
• Surf Systems (SD Pro) Wake surf systems delivering precise and repeatable wake experiences for watersports behind powerboats.
• Controls & Switches Boat controls and switches aiding quicker response times for maximum control and command of vessels.
• Hatch Lifts Premium hatch lift systems with superior design and craftsmanship for premium boat builds.
• Trim Tab Actuators Actuators supporting various trim tab kit configurations for boat stability control, including custom laser-cut branded covers for OEM customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Navico GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenco Marine is a brand within Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation. This parent relationship provides integration and connectivity with Navico's broader marine electronics ecosystem including brands like Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, and others.
• Brunswick CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate parent company (Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation). Brunswick is a global leader in recreational boating and marine propulsion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bennett Marine: Bennett Marine is a long-established direct competitor to Lenco, manufacturing hydraulic and electric trim tab systems for recreational and commercial boats. Directly comparable as both sell through the same OEM and marine distributor channels.
• Zipwake: Zipwake makes dynamic trim interceptor systems that compete head-to-head with Lenco trim tabs on performance and premium boats. Closest functional substitute to Lenco's Pro Control™ auto-levelling hardware.
• Lectrotab: Lectrotab produces electric trim tab systems for powerboats in similar boat-size ranges to Lenco. Competes on price/value in the recreational OEM and aftermarket channels Lenco serves.
• Humphree: Humphree specialises in interceptor-based automatic trim and stabilisation systems for fast boats. Competes with Lenco in the premium auto-levelling category and is increasingly specified by European performance boatbuilders.

Broad incumbents

• SeaStar Solutions (Dometic): SeaStar, now part of Dometic, supplies marine steering, hydraulic controls and jack plates overlapping with Lenco's control-and-actuator footprint. Broader portfolio and larger scale but does not focus specifically on trim tabs.
• Mercury Marine: Mercury Marine is Lenco's sister brand within Brunswick and a global leader in marine propulsion. Relevant because it shares parent-company distribution, OEM relationships, and an overlapping dealer network that may bundle or substitute for stability products.
• Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta supplies integrated marine propulsion and vessel-control systems (including joystick/interceptor trim) to OEMs competing for the same builder relationships Lenco targets with its trim and surf systems.
• Yamaha Marine: Yamaha Marine is a major sterndrive and outboard OEM with proprietary boat-control electronics; relevant comparable because it controls the integrated control stack on the same class of boats where Lenco's switches and controls are specified.

Others

• MasterCraft Boats: MasterCraft is a premium wake-surf boat builder that is both a Lenco OEM customer (specifying Lenco surf systems) and an adjacent player shaping wake-boat feature requirements that drive Lenco surf-system R&D.
• Malibu Boats: Malibu Boats is a leading wake-sport boat builder and an OEM customer that specifies Lenco surf systems; comparable as a downstream channel partner and bellwether for surf-system demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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