In Search of Tracking Fins for '86 Saltare

[korey]

I found some rocks while exploring a new-to-me lake. I'm ecstatic that it was at idle as opposed to full speed, but there is a lot of inertia behind a 23' boat with 6 adults on board, and KY limestone doesn't give. I've got some minor scars to the keel and two trashed fins. I'm looking for someone that may be parting out a boat, or if anyone knows of an aftermarket source for something close - my boat already has an aftermarket rudder and port, and driveshaft so i'm not tied to keeping it original in any way. option #3 is send them to a prop-shop for repair but I'd rather just bolt on something new if possible. My nearly new Samsung S7 (designed to be water resistant) failed and let water into the camera lens earlier the same day, so no carnage photos to share.

[Mischief IV]

I believe the proper term for tracking fins is skegs. This may help in your search. I've seen some listed here in past. Best bet is to find someone parting out a hull. Should be interchangeable across all models.

[korey]

Thanks, they seems to be referred to as "Turn Fins" too. Here is the aftermarket source that I was dreaming of. I'll give them a call when I get smarter about what is underneath my boat tonight.
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http://www.marinehardware.com/downloads/running_gear.pdf

They also seem to be the manufacturer of the rudder assembly that i bought from skidim.

[cadunkle]

Marine Hardware is who I was going to recommend, they have a huge selection of running gear and underwater bits for inboards.. Measure yours and they'll have something close if not exact.

[pirata86]

I've had good luck with skidim.com

[korey]

I've had good luck with skidim.com

Good luck with this part or in General? I use them a lot, but didn't have anything like this part listed online. Likely too model specific. I need to pick up the phone, but real life has been putting thr clamps on my boat time...

[korey]

Haven't called marine hardware yet, wanted to inspect and get dimensions first. Carnage photos as promised.

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[Jetlink]

Those look like they only need a little light buffing to bring them back...

[Blackntan90]

Man do I feel for you, I somehow backed my boat into a tree while leaving the campsite this weekend. Busted my platform pretty good! Best of luck with your search!

[cadunkle]

That's a heck of a bend. Any damage to the hull where it mounts? I recall the hull is very thick from when I drilled for my paddlewheel. If not cracked plan B can always be to heat and straighten, clean up with a grinder.

[scottschmitt]

The bend speaks to some strong fiberglass. Impressive. Hope you can get it fixed soon.

[korey]

No signs of any fiberglass damage! No stress fractures in the gelcoat inside or out! Almost all of the bolts were not completely tight - I'm reluctant to call them loose though. The front looks to have been worked on before and was sealed with clear silicone that has long since degraded - probably source of a small leak - and the rear was stuck on good with what acts like 5200. They'll both go back on with 5200 when I'm done.

I could probably straighten the rear fin, but the front is cracked, and even if it wasn't, it would crack while trying to straighten. I'll replace both if i can get my hands on them.

[korey]

Good news! I think.

I called Marine Hardware this morning and spoke with Ron. He was able to go right to a part number that seemed close. Gave me some dimensions and it seemed slightly different that what I had measured (with a tape measure, so i doubted myself). He sent a drawing so that I could verify when i got home tonight, and probably still have time to get an order in since they're on the west coast. As far as pricing goes, he suggested that I might get a better price in the end through Bakes or skidim, so I emailed both. Right off the bat, Richard at skidim knew that it was the wrong part. He said that Skier's choice still has (and uses) the same part and it is not made by Marine Hardware at all! Now I have 2 Supra OEM fins on the way from the factory in TN via SKIDIM.com! I probably could have called Skiers Choice and ordered directly, but SKIDIM deserves their cut for putting me on the right track! Not only were they cheaper than anyone's price for the Marine Hardware parts, but they are drop shipped from outside of Knoxville, so 1 day UPS to me for next to nothing, versus UPS 3 day from Washington State!

SKIDIM to the rescue once again!

[Cooose]

Glad this worked out for you.

[cadunkle]

Thanks for the info. Good to know they still make these exact tracking fins.

[scottschmitt]

Way to go Skidim.

[korey]

The parts arrived from Skiers Choice last night, and - as expected - they're perfect!

SC part number 102820 if anyone ever ends up in the same spot as me!
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[Cooose]

The parts arrived from Skiers Choice last night, and - as expected - they're perfect!

SC part number 102820 if anyone ever ends up in the same spot as me!
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This is super helpful