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K33pnitr3al · 01-09-2011, 18:51

Does anybody know what those things are called that attach to the outboard trim that help assist in trimming the boat easier?

perchance · 01-09-2011, 18:54

Trim tabs? Dolphin fin?

Submariner726 · 01-09-2011, 18:54

Trim Tabs. Trim tab - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Submariner726 · 01-09-2011, 18:55

Trim Tabs is correct

perchance · 01-09-2011, 19:06

What do you call that ugly fin they bolt to the anti ventilation plate?

**GordMay** · 02-09-2011, 05:09

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Originally Posted by perchance

What do you call that ugly fin they bolt to the anti ventilation plate?

"Doel-Fin"
➥ https://www.whitworths.com.au/pdf/36533_DoelFin.pdf

K33pnitr3al · 02-09-2011, 07:32

Yes! Trim tabs they attach to the outboard just above the prop where the little holes are in the trim? Where could i purchase those?

perchance · 02-09-2011, 07:39

Are you talking about the anodic trim tab used to correct steering?

zeehag · 02-09-2011, 07:39

most chandleries and online. doel fin is original .. there are knock offs also. they also can be found where you purchase engines and smaller outboard propelled boats.
goodluck.

K33pnitr3al · 02-09-2011, 07:45

So i need to search online for dole fin?

K33pnitr3al · 02-09-2011, 07:46

And they do help to stop porposing?

perchance · 02-09-2011, 07:53

No they are meant to correct steering bias. You might want to check your trim limit switch position in the fully down position but more experienced power boaters will chime in at some point and point you in the right direction.