This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

[fishnhunt]

I just look under my L/U and noticed that my trim tab is missing..Would me not having this let water in my lower unit??? The trim tab is located right above my prop??

 

[ezeke]

Re: This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

No. It may let more water leave the midsection than it should, though.

 

[fishnhunt]

Re: This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

So what does that mean? Can it hurt my engine, and do you reccomend that i get one?

 

[ezeke]

Re: This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

I would get one. They help to offset torque and keep the boat from pulling to one side.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

If the boat steers OK, not needed. No, zero water will get in the L/U. BUT, some doubled as anodes, but if ya don't leave it in the water, again no problem

 

[Dhadley]

Re: This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

Depending on what model motor you have, some E / J models have a tab with a water passage in the tab. It adds water to the exhaust to cool it just before it goes thru the exhaust. That helps keep the prop hub cool.