trim tab anoid

[Todd4869]

I am new to boating. I have a old Bayliner Inboard. I don't have a trim tab anoid. Do I need one and what does it do?
Sorry if this is a dumb question

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: trim tab anoid

Inboards usually have zincs/anodes on the shafts. They also put them on the trim tabs.
There should also be a BIG one on the transom, grounded to the drain plug and both motors.
Yes you should install them.
They are sacrifical anodes, they deterioate instead of the shafts,props and trim tabs.
With out them you will eventually need to replace the shafts,props,struts,tabs.

 

[Todd4869]

Re: trim tab anoid

The fin on the Anodes trim tab. help with the drive to steer?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: trim tab anoid

You have a sterndrive?
Yes there is a fin or somekind of setup fo anodes or steering fins.
Depending on the year/model/
Post the year,model,drive and maybe a pic.
You said you have an inboard???

 

[Todd4869]

Re: trim tab anoid

I seen it called course deviation Volvo Penta sterndrive
I will get a photo.