2008 LSV tracking fin help needed

[moombadaze]

front tracking fin is bent over flush with hull--is this thru bolted or just screwed in from the bottom--would like to know if the gas tank has to be removed -any advice would be appriciated if youve replaced one yourself

stacy

[james yarosz]

I cant answer your question since Ive never had to change one,but I would like to know how did you bend it over.Those fins are pretty strong!

[korey]

I replaced them on my direct drive Supra last year (so there was no fuel tank in the way). They were fastened with flat head machine screws from the bottom and nylon lock nuts inside and glued with 3M 5200 (or some other really gnarly stuff). They have used the exact same casting for decades (my 1986 has the exact same part number fin as my 2018 ), so you should be able to order that part from Skier's choice.

SC part number: 102820
https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18344&d=1504277176

[parrothd]

Haven't replaced one but I'm so it's thru bolted like the strut. You'll know as soon as you try removing the bolts they'll probably spin.

[Jeepers]

They are thru-hull bolted. You’ll have to pull the fuel tank, which is actually quite simple. It’s also a good opportunity to scrub the bilge while it’s out.

Unscrew the two floor panels, pull up. Disconnect the fuel hoses and the tank will lift right out. You probably want to syphon out the fuel first.

It’s an easy job!




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[moombadaze]

thanks for the heads up on being thrubolted--figured it was but hopefull that the gas tank did not need to be pulled

the owners are not sure how it happened-friends of mine who bought my old boat. they think there kid did it when he was out on it. something about a keg being used as balast.......

[kaneboats]

something about a keg being used as ballast.......

Sounds like a logical plan to me.

[Tylerrnemt]

something about a keg being used as balast.......

For some reason they couldn't figure out why the wave was crap at the end of the day :confused:

[kaneboats]

Well, you can't exactly recycle the beer back into the keg.