Trim tab project 99 speedster SK
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To2d
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Unbolt the plate from inside and then it can go two ways.
*If the bolt is stuck in the zinc... Use the bolt to remove the node by tapping the end of the bolt from inside the engine bay and it should pop off.
*If the bolt comes out when you unbolt the node...Ounce out if the node is stuck on the boat use a rubber mallet and give it a little persuasion. It should come off easy.
Make sure to fill in the old hole at this time with marine sealant so it can cure
*If the bolt is stuck in the zinc... Use the bolt to remove the node by tapping the end of the bolt from inside the engine bay and it should pop off.
*If the bolt comes out when you unbolt the node...Ounce out if the node is stuck on the boat use a rubber mallet and give it a little persuasion. It should come off easy.
Make sure to fill in the old hole at this time with marine sealant so it can cure
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rgardner928
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Whats the zinc plate for? My 97 speedster doesn't have it.
uraceulose
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And what about speedometer pickup location on 96 speester? Mine is located directly in the center of the 2 engines so just checking to see.
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To2d
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Here is a good article on the zinc anodes that should help you understand.
The Importance Of Zinc Anodes In Boats & When To Change Them | Barnacle Busters
To2d
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Sorry... no idea. On the 98-99 they are off to the side in the back so I didn’t have this problem. Have you looked at adding two smaller on each side?
rgardner928
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Thanks for that article. It helped a lot. My 97 speedster is only used in freshwater. The article talked about seawater. I see they are standard components on newer year boats then my 97. Since it was not an accessory on my 97..I'd guess its bot needed then, right?
toolmaker1045
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Hi have a simple question the reason you had to move the drain hole was that it did not align with supply bracket that came with the trim tab. Since I have a machine shop do you think I can make a new base so I will not have to move the hole in the boat.I was planning to make it out of aluminum with the hole in the mounting plate in the correct location. Any Ideas?
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rgardner928
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This is kind of a loaded question...
Mainly because it depends on the brand of trim tab and model trim tab to answer your question according.
But I can say this 100%...IF YOU buy the stainless trim tabs sold by nauticusinc.com
They use a Stainless piano style hinge that mounts perfectly under the drain plug and you do not need to move the drain plug OR notch the hinge.
See my installation.
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To2d
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Your boat in the picture is different then our 98-99 speedsters and might have a different result.
To2d
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Love the idea of making your own! You could make a split hinge that mounts on each side of the drain and and a hole/slot in the trim tab plate where the drain hole is. (just an idea)
"this would let the bilge water drain through the tab to the ground instead of drain over the tab."
I did have to move mine because of the way it comes. Moving the plug was not hard and only added the cost of a new gasket and little bit of drying time to the project.
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