merccruiser

[SeaRay245]

another one for you my 84searay 245 cuddyfishermen has a 260 merc on it and theres a fin like thing that sticks down from the lower case to offset the turning of the prop in the steerin over the past 4 years ive lost 6 of them dont know why is there a reason? and with power steerin i heard this thing isnt even nessasary is this true

 

[Mike M2]

Re: merccruiser

You really dont need it as far as steering goes. Most are corrosion zincs, though, cant remember if it is on yours. Mercruiser also makes a replacement that is just flat, without the fin. Newer Alpha's have it, and should bolt on just the same. I wonder why you keep losing them? I would worry one would fall into the prop.I would put a stainless lock washer on the bolt next time.