89 Mercury 25 hp trim tab broke off?

[The Pogue]

What would cause this and should I install new or install flat plate? Where’s a good place to order parts 1989?

 

[Sea Rider]

If that old will break, less material, better install one with a built in trim tab, check Iboats..

Happy Boating

 

[The Pogue]

Please help me figure this out just got a boat and can’t afford to take it anywhere?

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Show us a picture of the broken trim tab. You should be able to replace the trim anode yourself.

Look at Forum Help in the sig below for help on adding pictures.

It probably looked something like this, use the same style, not a flat anode;

 

[The Pogue]

You know now after reading more I thinks it’s maybe Anode ? It’s the small fin right above the prop? I hope this helps and I’ll grab pic!

 

[The Pogue]

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[flyingscott]

They break all the time it is made out of zinc and is the anode. Get a new one or don't up to you

 

[The Pogue]

Is this a kit with hardware/ gaskets or it it just the Anode itself?

 

[The Pogue]

After further investigation it looks like my prop hit it too? I don’t think I remember hitting in water?

 

[The Pogue]

Thanks to everyone who’s replied , God bless you

 

[flyingscott]

Doubtful your prop hit it.

 

[Sea Rider]

You know now after reading more I thinks it’s maybe Anode ? It’s the small fin right above the prop? I hope this helps and I’ll grab pic!

All anodes deteriorate over time, what you need to replace is a round Anode Trim Tab..

Happy Boating

 

[harringtondav]

You may have run over a small piece of wood or other trash. Not large enough to damage the prop, but maybe enough to snap off a weak trim tab/anode when the prop threw it off.

I've seen trash hits break off anticavitation plates on an stern drive, and never bother the SS prop.