Trim tab replacement

[Smoak352]

I hit a dang floating log and busted a trim tab actuator. Any way to replace this easily?

 

 

[HoneyB]

That doesn’t look to awful to replace. I suppose if the body is through bolted you would need a helping hand. Pull a wire and seal it up. 
 

terrible to see it all busted up though. 

[Smoak352]

Anyone know if those three screw are through-bolted?  I looked and it is just caked in 5200.

[BradM]

I replaced those a handful of times on my old Pathfinder. Not through bolted and easy enough to do, but be patient. When you clip the connection in the bilge, tie a piece of string on the end you're going to pull out of the boat, obviously make sure it's long enough to pull the new cable back through. I have found that the string doesn't like to stay put on the cable, so I got to where I would wrap a bailing wire around the cable end using a pair of pliers to make sure I'm tight on the cable. I'd make a basic loop on the other end of the bailing wire to tie my string on...grease up the cable with Vasoline or something, and get at it. Nothing to it.

My local Boaters Discount carries the standard Lenco actuator and they're typically around $170-$200. A couple years back I found them online (can't recall where) from a shop in Texas. They were $114 w/ free shipping. If you're not in a hurry, shop them online for the best price.

[imsnookyrd]

http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/LENCO-101-15054-001-2-14-ACTUATOR-REPLACEMENT-Bulk-Packaging_p_234.html

 

This is where I got mine , cheapest around

[Smoak352]

Got it changed out. It was a b*tch with that ladder in the way. I didn't touch the wire, just took out the 3 screws and then changed out the bottom then 5200 and put the screws back. Not too bad. I appreciate the support!