Bent trim tab

[dalauer]

Went out on the boat today and noticed it was hard to keep straight. I beached it at John Lloyd park and checked it for damage. Sure enough the starboard trim tab is bent to **** . I guess the fork lift driver got a little aggresive with it yesterday aft he took it off of the work rack and put it back into storage.<br /><br />Any suggestions on how to correct this problem? Is this something I can do myself with a soft or rubber mallet and maybe some heat? Or should I just replace it?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Bent trim tab

First person I would approach is the forklift operator.<br /><br />Trim tabs are stainless, you will have to detach it and hammer on it with a substantial mallet or ball peen hammer. Take the stainless piece to a metal shop and have a new stainless one made.<br /><br />We have an excellant sheet metal shop here that can do it.<br /><br />Bob

 

[dalauer]

Re: Bent trim tab

Thanks. I spoke to the Marina this morning and informed them of this problem. They have agreed to fix it at their expense. They agreed it was their fault.<br /><br />Also noticed today, that no only is the trim tab bent but there is some damage to the gel coat as well. I expect they will fix this also.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Bent trim tab

Like to old saying goes "the loudest squeak gets fixed first" glad you approaced the marina, it will certainly save you the money.<br /><br />Bob