I have a 1968 Clawson Caravelle with a '67 80 HP Evinrude. I broke off the trim lock/release tab a few months ago when I was trying to lift the motor. It broke off from the trim. Is there anyway to maybe JB Weld this back on or anything? Does anyone know where I may be able to by a new trim plate/ motor mount for this motor? I was hoping to take the boat out this weekend to Toledo Bend since the temps are supposed to be in the 70's all weekend.
Would it effect the boat/motor/performance if I take it out with the tab broken? I was told that when I am in motion the tab needed to be in the unlocked position in case I hit something underwater the motor would be allowed to move up and not get hung up on the object, but when I am reversing then lock it down so the motor doesn't come up out of the water.
I am new to the forum and to boating so just tryin to find some answers before I mess up the boat.
Thanks,
Ben
Would it effect the boat/motor/performance if I take it out with the tab broken? I was told that when I am in motion the tab needed to be in the unlocked position in case I hit something underwater the motor would be allowed to move up and not get hung up on the object, but when I am reversing then lock it down so the motor doesn't come up out of the water.
I am new to the forum and to boating so just tryin to find some answers before I mess up the boat.
Thanks,
Ben