TOPIC: Reshaping and Polishing the Trim Tab

Reshaping and Polishing the Trim Tab 12 years 9 months ago #55778

dpanky
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When I tried the chopper prop on the 1988 Mercury last year (sitting on the motor stand), the blades cleared the setback trim tab by about 1/8". The prop blades may flex somewhat so to be safe I bought another setback trim tab, ground part of the fin off to allow more clearance for a raked prop, thinned the fin for more steamlining, and sanded and buffed it out.

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Re: Reshaping and Polishing the Trim Tab 12 years 9 months ago #55804

milkdud Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 563 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 3	Wow, quite the change in appearance! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Reshaping and Polishing the Trim Tab 12 years 9 months ago #55815

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent, that looks awesome! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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