Bent tracking fin
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: June-29-2024 at 1:22pm
Topic: Bent tracking fin
Posted By: davidaha
Subject: Bent tracking fin
Date Posted: July-18-2021 at 10:27pm
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While putting my 92 SN on the trailer I clipped a trailer bunk and bent the front tracking fin. (That moment where you feel like a complete idiot)  There is no give if I try to move the fin by hand (which I think is a good thing) Any recommendations on fixing or replacing? Can I bend it back? (in place or does it need to come off) Haven't driven since the bend. |
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: July-19-2021 at 4:34am
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Remove the fin and straighten it with a vise and or rubber mallet. You DO NOT want to attempt to straighten it while it's mounted to the boat as you'll damage the boat in the process. Some have heated up the fin with a torch to make the task easier but I've had great success using a hammer or if I really did a number on one I used a hydraulic press to straighten it. When you reinstall it use marine grade sealant like 3M 4200. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |