tracking fin and unknown object

[Brosh]

Any insight if my 86 sunsport should only have one tracking fin? I am having some tracking issues at speed discussed in another thread. Also while looking I found an unkwon object under where the engine goes and a little on the port side any insight what it is?

Thanks as always

Josh

[foxriverat]

The unknown object is where water is taken in to cool your engine. I have 3 tracking fins on my comp. Not sure how many your sunsport should have

[Brosh]

Man i feel like an idiot, i should have put two and two together on the water intake... but i can't find a under hull reference for the tracking fin thing... there also is a small hole behind the fin that is there that can bee seen in the photo and inside in front of the engine there is a small handle the corresponds with that... is that some kind of drain?

[shnook1]

The handle in front of the engine is a drain for the bilge. It should just unscrew. Also just for reference my 84 Rider has 3 tracking fins and should be about the same hull as yours. I believe that would most likely be your handling problem.

[Brosh]

yeah that is what i am thinking... now to find at least one fin, and figure out where/how to mount it...

Thanks.

[Moor]

my 88 sunsport has 2 or 3 tracking fins. i dont remember which, but im pretty sure its 2

[Brosh]

SO for sure i need to find another fin somewhere... Any ideas?
i found this on ebay, it has a rounded point instead of pointed but i am guessing it will work...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skiers-Choic...99f7b1&vxp=mtr

[foxriverat]

If you can see inside boat in front and in back of tracking fin. You might be able to see patched holes where old fins used to be

[Brosh]

yeah i will be inside first thing after work... i am thinking that finding the exact matching fin though is looking like a non starter...

[foxriverat]

Call Anthony Cooper at skiers choice in parts. 865-983-9924 ext 118 Im not sure if you should mix and match tracking fins. He knows all about the older supras and always willing to help