2003 342 Fiesta Vee Trim Tab size?

tomatron

Any one know the trim tab size or model they came with?  Thanks

reneechris14

reneechris14

Should be around 139 bucks

tomatron

That's the actuator.  I'm looking for the model of the actual metal tab because mine got bent.

Ian

That badly bent you can’t flatten it back out? Marina bent mine a few years ago when pulling and it hammered back out okay.

tomatron

Yeah.  It needs to be replaced

Ian

Ive asked a friend if he’s going by his to measure, on the hard at the moment. I assume yours is in the water and want to buy before pulling.

Liberty44140

I’ll measure mine when I am on the boat, could be this weekend but may not be until next weekend 

tomatron

That would be great. Thanks guys

reneechris14

18x12 just went out in the back yard and measured them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenco-Standard-12-x-18-Single-12-Gauge-Replacement-Blade-20150-001/263024175325?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=1&asc=20180306143914&meid=aa1cc01eb49b45f89cf475e28f1ceafd&pid=100935&rk=3&rkt=7&sd=172651333469&itm=263024175325&_trksid=p2349624.c100935.m2460

tomatron

Thanks much!

Camewithslip

If Rinker 342 trim tabs are only 18 inches, that is 1/2 the width the trim tab companies recommend. They all say one inch for every foot of boat.  Maybe that is why they are often tail draggers. Is there room to go to a 34 and stay 12 inches from the outdrive?

LaRea

@Camewithslip, I think that "rule of thumb" might be tailored more for smaller boats.  The tabs on a 342 are plenty big enough.  My 342 never dragged the tail, and it would stay on plane down to 15 mph with full tabs.   

When a boat runs bow-up, it's usually a balance problem that should be fixed by moving weight forward and/or adding ballast at the bow.  

Liberty44140

Agree, factory on my 342 were just fine, never thought of larger, heck I’ve got 18” on my 390 and they are decent. Adding drop fins to just get a nudge more.