Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

[convergent]

I have a Mercury 115HP ('93) motor and it doesn't have a trim tab. It was gone when I bought the boat. Do I need to replace this?

 

[achris]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

Yes you need it. As well as being an anode, it corrects for steering torque produced by the propeller. Without the tab the steering will be pulling one way all the time....

 

[convergent]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

Oddly I've not noticed it pulling. Any idea where I can pick one up?

 

[Doernuth]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

The annode should be zinc for fresh water and can get at any marine supply store or online supplier. Look in the iboats store.

 

[convergent]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

Sorry to be so dense on this, but is this something specific to the motor or are they universal and pretty much one size fits all? If so, then I'll try to pick one up local.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

Specific to the motor.
there may be motors that use the same one.
take serial number of motor, to a merc dealer or whoever.
It also helps to prevent galvanic reaction/corrosion.

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Do I need a trim tab - Mercury 115HP

They fit a wide variety of Mercs and they will more than likely have it in stock. Probaly around $15.