cracks

[behoss]

I have a 1998 yamaha v200w. I have a crack in the fin or skeg above the prop (The part that the trim tab bolts to) the crack is 4 inches long and runs from the edge directly above the prop along side the trim tab.<br />How can this be reparied to keep it from cracking further or breaking away completely?<br /><br />Is there an epoxy that will fix this? if so whats the name and where can I find it?<br /><br />Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[JB]

Re: cracks

Howdy, Behoss.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />That is called the anti-ventilation plate, and the thing bolted to it is a hydrofoil.<br /><br />First, remove and discard the hydrofoil. If that causes problems Smart Tabs are a better solution.<br /><br />As for repairing the AV plate there are others here better qualified than me to advise you on that.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Canuck 16]

Re: cracks

Holder there JB.<br />He may be talking about the adjustable zink trim tab, which will go back on after the repair is made.<br />Call around your local welding shops. Any aluminum welder will fix that in no time! Just had that exact repair done two weeks ago. Cost me $50 and that included painting the area with primer after the welding.<br />ps... Get tha welded up before you take her out again and possibly knock that piece completly off!<br />Good luck... Canuck 16.

 

[JB]

Re: cracks

OOPS! <br /><br />My bad. Thanks for the correction, Canuck.

 

[Canuck 16]

Re: cracks

No need to thank me JB. behoss may come back and say he's got this big plastic "trim tab" bolted to his AV plate <br /><br />Cheers... Canuck 16

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: cracks

any good welder with a tig can fix this easily behoss. most marine shops i know have a welder they use for prop repairs etc, find out who it is near you and go there direct. they may just want your gearbox however.