How to Repair Boat Trim Tabs (Saving over $350 by doing it yourself)

[@deepakmenon7733]

Hey Chris! Can you make a video of something like Boat basics, how to drive/maintain a boat. The only boats I'm familiar with are the ones you row. So it would be cool to see a video of you explaining about boats!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks for the idea!

[@charleslaatz6189]

@@chrisfished I feel people could benefit. I have a buddy who recently got a boat and he doesn't know much about trailering, maintenance, general cleaning after each use, and docking.

[@jkh8350]

I agree thats a great idea 👍🏻

[@thejudgeexecutioner]

@@chrisfished keep up the great work on making videos

[@corces96]

that would be a great idea 👍 I am new to boats so that would definitely help

[@tgnm9615]

Not only Chris told us how to repair it yourself. He also explain how it works so we all understand. This is why Chris is the best content creator out here

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! That is how I personally learn so I try to teach that way. It makes no sense to me unless I know how it works. Like when I first drove stick, if I didnt know how a clutch worked I would have never been able to drive stick haha.

[@macbook802]

Scotty kilmer

[@lumpyzx2645]

@@macbook802 Scott Kilmer has some useful videos but I have seen very few videos where he actually did something besides rant, he does have a few decent explanation videos though, such as how to drive a manual, I'd already been driving manuals for years when that video came out and it seemed like something that would really help a beginner, but knowing how all the parts work would really help at least the more technically inclined people

[@macbook802]

@@lumpyzx2645 engineering explains

[@gonzalonovaco7548]

@@chrisfished I go through the same thing haha, I need to understand the mechanics and how things work together in order to fully understand how to work things like driving a stick shift car, That is actually the only way I learned how to ride a dirtbike was to first learn the clutch on my car👍🏼

[@vassilyknigge850]

This may or may not be the fastest growing boat/fishing channel.

[@levintsov]

Yea, this is really satisfying when your rod fits in the hole )))☺

[@jcrami3504]

I don't even fish, but Chris' content is so good I could watch him cut his lawn with tiny scissors!

[@chrisfished]

There are better ways to get nice lawn :p

[@mustapha_a]

I love this new content, even though I'm not into boating. Change is good and you know it will be great having Chrisfix around 😉

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man!

[@ClayRepairs]

Same! I'm not into boating but I'll always watch Chris' videos!

[@blackwei3299]

@@chrisfishedi got a Question, i Love the New content on this channel, is really something not much youtubers do, but i would want to Know What is going on with the second project car (the BMW) IT passed some time and I Am wondering, what Is doing that BMW:)

[@gamers345]

Not into fishing or boats, but showing support for my favorite KZbinr 🙏🏼

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome and thank you so much! Hopefully you learn something new and enjoy the videos!

[@rossneyman7781]

It would really be helpful if you made a series of basic repair videos for boats, just like you did with cars. I know it's a lot to ask but your videos are a really great resource, especially in a topic like boat repair where information isn't as available on the internet as information for cars

[@Marcus-]

I just recently bought my first boat. Theres a serious lack of boat repairing and maintenance videos on youtube, so im really happy about this new channel!!

[@chrisfished]

That’s why I started the channel! I noticed that the same way I noticed the lack of good car repair videos a few years ago

[@dappermanphoto]

I've been watching the Chrisfix channel for years, ironically I've recently moved to marine in terms of work, and this popped up. This is amazing and had me grinning ear to ear.

[@chrisfished]

haha that is awesome man!

[@MikePolk2007]

I've been watching Chris for id say 6 or 8 years now. Never have I once skipped a video and I watched all the fishing ones which I didn't think I'd like as much as I did.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Michael! I really appreciate the support! I hope you have learned a ton!

[@zacharyromanik3217]

I'm not even a boat person but I just love seeing you fix things! lmao

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome! Hopefully you learn something new and enjoy the videos!

[@acoffeewithsatan]

I started watching ChrisFix before buying my first car, years later the knowledge coming in handy multiple times. Now I'm here, boat-less... I guess we all know what's bound to happen!

[@chrisfished]

Hahaha RIP your wallet! But it's a lot of fun! Just like cars!

[@phillyguy8541]

You are amazing! I have been following your auto channel for a long time and now this. I am neither a car buff nor a boat enthusiast or fisherman, but your work is so interesting and informative that I feel as if I were ever to develop a serious interest in either I would have all the knowledge I need just from your videos. You make everything look so easy that anyone could do it. You are a natural-born teacher.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate it and hopefully you are learning a lot. I know you say you are not a boat or car guy but you never know when you might need to fix something and now you are prepared!

[@Someoneudontknow1231]

I’ve been watching Chrisfix for the past 6 years. I here’s to another 6 years watching chrisfix and Chrisfish. Excited to see perhaps some similar concepts from Chris fix over here

[@chrisfished]

Thanks for all the support man!

[@Someoneudontknow1231]

@@chrisfished of course my brother. At the end we ow it all to you. For making a rant day sunny, informing us and providing us great and useful content. It’s awesome to see your much deserved growth.

[@CBATERCES]

I’m proud to be one of the first subscribers of this channel. Same with the previous channel with another account

[@visionofmalkav]

omfg as soon as I heard your voice I was like "no way, that guy sounds like ChrisFix!" and then I heard the channel name and nearly lost it. You're the reason I can work on cars and now I have a project boat. Immediately followed.

[@chrisfished]

Awesome! What kind of boat?

[@visionofmalkav]

@@chrisfished 32 ft Carver Aft Cabin. Twin 350 mercruisers, both seized when I bought it. Port is moving again, waiting on new starter, alternator, and fuel pump to try kicking it over. Otherwise pulling it for a rebuild.

[@monsterq6]

Hey Chris, because of you I went fishing at my local lake to try to catch some trout with my friends! It was a great way to get outdoors and enjoy a fun day together.

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome!

[@pelagichunter]

I'm so glad you are doing boat videos now. Have had boats for a few years now. Lets see full electrical rewires!!

[@chrisfished]

I am doing an underwater LED install and wiring video and a video on how to install a new switch panel! I am sure more stuff will have to get wired in as I go!

[@pelagichunter]

@@chrisfished let’s goooo!!!!!

[@brianna8803]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly-I’m excited to see what’s next for the channel! Loving the fishing and repair content so far!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot!

[@Vitaluty1]

You can definitely see more of Chris’s personality on this channel and it’s fun to watch. Side Note: AH Marina is my favorite spot in Jersey. I hope you have fishing trips or charters with subscribers soon.

[@chrisfished]

Love it! Such a cool spot! Thanks man!

[@Jpower7]

Chris, you nail it with this channel too. Cant wait for more content.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot!

[@GodSpeed2SS]

why did i never know chris had a boat channel???? THIS IS SO COOL

[@scottramirez8261]

please make more boat videos I was a car technician and love your Chris fix videos got a boat that I've been working on and would like to see more of boats. just installed some trim tabs on mine this week.

[@chrisfished]

Awesome! I'm planning on making many more, stay tuned!

[@thecrazyToolfan]

I don't own a boat, I don't plan on owning a boat, I don't plan on fixing a boat. I am subscribed because of chris' character.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! Hopefully you learn some new stuff and can still enjoy the videos!

[@thecrazyToolfan]

@@chrisfished I learn a lot, a lot of transferable knowledge too.

[@Lucas_Fidalgo]

I don't even care about boats but your videos are just so good!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot

[@daainfaisal]

Chris, I gotta tell you that you made me love fishing, and Im going to hit the water this summer ♥️

[@chrisfished]

Yesss! That is what I like to hear!

[@Zaltic]

I never knew boats were this cool. This channel is probably going to make a boat guy

[@chrisfished]

It's a ton of fun! If you feel free in a car, you feel even more free in a boat!

[@gemnicherry2670]

I just commented on your “ shorts” video about diesel additive and just watched this. What kind of boat is that???? We really need a boat tour please!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks man and yea I will do a whole boat tour in the spring! It is a True World Marine TE28

[@Y_E39]

WOOOOOW JUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL, BEEN WATCHING CHRIS FIX SINCE HIGHSCHOOL, been through many cars since then AND NOW I SEE MOOOORE

[@Y_E39]

more channels lol

[@chrisfished]

Thanks for the support!

[@vasukikaruneswaran485]

Hello Chris, I watch your car videos, but now found this channel and already love the videos. Keep up the good videos pleaese :)

[@chrisfished]

Awesome and thanks for the support

[@johngordon6764]

Never seen a boat run that well with no outdrive 🤪 That shot of the back of the boat in the water was amazing

[@chrisfished]

Haha, it's the new bluetooth outdrive :P And yea I have been messing with some specialized cameras to get some cool shots. I feel like the cool shots to help me explain stuff is important!

[@Saltines4All]

@@chrisfished cool shots absolutely help! Any way to get a better visual.

[@shonieb290]

Hey everyone, I don't even fish but I came over here to support Chris. New subscriber and can't wait for a new content maybe I'll learn something that I didn't know that I needed to know.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks for the support!

[@Saltines4All]

I love that you're using this channel to experiment with videography, like putting yourself in front of the camera. Your videos and explanations are worth their weight in gold and I have fixed countless things with your help. Keep doing you!!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Jordan!

[@Krissco2]

I’m a little late to the game, but “ChrisFix has a fish/boat YT?!?!” Keep up the good work. I love your vids.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks!

[@AAP0000]

This is awesome! ChrisFish/ChrisFix fixes everything, washing machines, cars, boats, you name it.

[@chrisfished]

haha thank you!

[@thomasandrews9355]

You could use this to fix anything that has the same setup. Love this type of content!

[@chrisfished]

Exactly Thomas! And thanks!

[@angry_icelander3744]

I don't own a boat and I've never known anyone who does, but it's still great to watch your videos because if I or my friends and family own a boat I'll atleast know a little bit about it all so that I could maybe even help out a little

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome! Hopefully you learn something new and enjoy the videos!

[@britishsouth]

The newly painted parts look great! I can't wait to see what's next!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Christopher! I have some good DIY videos coming up!

[@ericwilson4613]

Just wanted to say I’m absolutely loving the new channel and the new videos. I live in South Jersey and am also an avid fisherman and boater. Awesome job keep up the great videos!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Eric!

[@taylorsearles1019]

Hey Chris! You're everywhere! First you've helped me fixing my vehicles and of course you have a video I needed to fix my boat! Thanks bud!

[@chrisfished]

I'm glad the video was able to help you fix your boat! Thanks!

[@MHBAQ8206]

the best part in ur videos is ur energy level which is stunning

[@chrisfished]

Thanks!

[@Official-YouTuber]

Hi Chris I like this content on boat repairs. Not only have you just said do it yourself (DIY) but also explained clearly. Although I’m not into boats I enjoy all your videos. Change is a very optimistic and having Chris fix teach people to do everything is positive. I look forward to seeing the next uploads and Keep up the effort Chris.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man!

[@Official-YouTuber]

@@chrisfished you’re welcome 👍

[@deltasierra1774]

I’m so glad you’re making fishing and boat videos. I’m actually going to be going to school for marine technology soon. I really enjoy fishing and ice fishing.

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome man!

[@ThijsLiefhebber]

Omg my favourite Guy making marine boating videos! Amazing

[@chrisfished]

Thanks!

[@hookzsettv4842]

I must say I’m excited for this channel man. Marine fixes are not like automotive there is not a manual for everything and much of what you do is finding an out of the box original solution to get a repair that you feel confident in. Keep it up man…part of me wishes you had an outboard so I could see the fixes in that but I’m hoping one day to upgrade to a boat like yours instead of my 20ft center 😂

[@chrisfished]

Exactly dude and thanks a lot man! I will get an outboard boat one day to mess around with!

[@TheMeanestGuy]

Thank you for posting on my birthday!! Best gift ever

[@chrisfished]

Happy birthday!

[@_jakesfishingpage_]

How have I not seen this channel from Chris? Instantly subbed!

[@chrisfished]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@MrGasmoney]

As a fellow boat driver from NJ, a fun video could be explaining channels. Since I've moved to Michigan, there aren't any channels because most things are small lakes or the great lake which has a huge depth. I tell people about the channels we have to drive through in NJ and they look at me like I have two heads haha

[@chrisfished]

I think I have some footage for that! Thanks for the idea!

[@zues310]

Chris, I've been watching all your videos since you started with cars and you have helped me with fixing my own car and saving money. I'm glad you are still doing what you love. I dont even have a boat but I watched this whole video. Lol. You'll always have my like and support. Keep it up!!

[@chrisfished]

Glad the videos have been helpful and thanks for all the support!

[@shawn2104]

I gotta say man i can see a lot of people watching your videos even on a topic they don’t know or care about. Your so good at teaching and a lot of skills used here are transferable to other things in life that it’s still educational

[@chrisfished]

Thanks Shawn. The cool thing is it works the same way for you guys. I’m sure most people won’t be repairing a trim tab but when something breaks like this, it trains your brain to think of a solution instead of the $350 new part to swap in.

[@outdoorstech6205]

Well Chris I have to say, I've watched your other channel for a long time as I love working on vehicles and now you've gone into my favorite hobby. Look forward to seeing you catch some more fish! Thank you for helping us out!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! I appreciate the support! I too love fishing and boating so you will see a different side of ChrisFix haha.

[@outdoorstech6205]

@@chrisfished yes! I enjoy it all though. Keep up the good work 👏

[@miochkasugai3246]

Thanks for your new channel, and all you hard work. I even went back 7 years to learn how to filet fish from you, video I had skipped previously :D. About this video, even guessing that it'll probably wash out in a day or two I wouldn't be able to resist applying a ton of heavy duty grease to the joint before installing, I mostly work with bicycles (and wood) and have almost no experience with boats (besides brushing decks and filling cracks with glass fiber).

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! Haha I was going to add grease but like you said, at the end of the day, its going to wash away the first time it goes in the water. Hopefully you learn something new with boats by watching!

[@amralshash9577]

Chris fish> chris fix my favorite channels now

[@goober1022]

love the new content man, ive been around since 2016, I swear you could make a video about a rock and i'd watch it😂 Keep it up man 👍👍

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate it!

[@ramiabn1114]

Dude even though i dont have a boat, if chris has made it i wanna watch it thankss for the amazing contentt.

[@chrisfished]

That is awesome! Hopefully you learn something new and enjoy the videos!

[@hc2cox]

You re the ultimate diy guru with awesome videography

[@chrisfished]

Thanks Colin!

[@JackSinger]

Can't wait to see where this channel ends up!

[@kenny9021043]

Hey Chris nice video! I just replace my trim tabs on my 24 Grady white explorer. God are they expensive 🤣🤣🤣 Everyone who owns a boat knows the saying the two best days of owning a boat is the day you buy it, and the day you sell it 😂😂😂 Fair winds and following seas brother! SUBBED!

[@chrisfished]

Haha sounds about right, and welcome aboard!

[@electronicverse9221]

perfect chris mentor you are multi talented you are the guy who knows what he is doing

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot!

[@electronicverse9221]

@@chrisfished no need to thank chris😀

[@thankful3161]

It would be awesome to watch you buy and old bass boat and fix it up! I just bought an old ‘81 Terry Bass Boat for cheap and I’m slowly doing upgrades and I’d love to follow along with you on a similar build!

[@chrisfished]

That’s an awesome idea

[@shoking9825]

Hey chris i go fishing a lot in the nile and i actually got that problem and sadly all the trim tabs are sold out here in sudan and thank god you made this video im actually gonna do what you just did and i hope it works and my boat will be in good shape again. God bless you chris

[@chrisfished]

That is so cool! What do you catch in the Nile River?

[@shoking9825]

@@chrisfished mostly nile perch and the bolti but we also get a bit of tigerfish but the most tasty ones for us are the nile carp

[@Wolfburns]

Chris your content is great. Thank you for doing it all!

[@MrDance4meh]

Wow, Chris fix makes boat videos right when I start getting into boats!! Lucky day (you also made drift videos right when I got a drift car) wow!

[@chrisfished]

Perfect timing!

[@fatmann2866]

Nice to see Chris try and do other things

[@JaggedFish104]

Hey Chris! I’ve watched your channel for such a long time I know you always know exactly what you’re talking about and can be a reliable source. I live somewhere where I’m not able to fish that often, and I’d be interested in a video on just how the boat work, all you’re equipment and how that works, or even basics on driving a boat/fishing. I think that’d be an interesting video(s) that maybe some other people would be interested in too.

[@chrisfished]

I appreciate that! That is a good idea. I can do a beginners guide for both fishing and boating!

[@namshimaru]

I had no idea what Trim Tabs are but this was a good video.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks and now you learned something new which is always a good thing!

[@ediego32]

Nice video great repair but even better narrating thanks !!! I have a similar issue on the engine hinge. It’s broken - thanks for motivating and good instructional video

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot! And yea the engine hinge they should have a part for!

[@carpfizz5914]

Yay a boat repair video!

[@chrisfished]

Very first one!!

[@aliraafeh1215]

He is a man with many talents

[@stevescott2936]

Wow great job saving the money and doing the repair yourself. It’s great to maintain your own stuff. Only question I have for this job is should it be a tight fit and should that rod be lubricated first?

[@chrisfished]

Thanks! It’s only a tight fit on the ends which don’t move (hard mounted to the boat). The holes in the trim tab move and the water is the lubricant. Any oil/grease will come right off in no time from the water pressure. Great questions

[@kinangeagle133]

Chris has never said “wooder” in a video so much until he made this channel

[@chrisfished]

hahaha truth

[@hugojr5290]

I always learn something new on your videos , thank you

[@chrisfished]

Glad to hear that! Thanks a lot!

[@richardmoore1698]

I'm not into fishing or boating but I do enjoy watching you do this stuff. Why would you not remove the factory screws on your trim tabs?

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Richard. Those holes the screws are in are below the water line and its just a lot a lot easier and less risky to not touch it if you dont have to. Nothing might happen or it could snap or it could cause water intrusion issues. Great question!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

This is amazing. I buy a boat and ChrisFix starts a boat channel. Amazing!

[@chrisfished]

Haha perfect timing!

[@RunnJake]

Chris has officially become someone's dad. Boating, car repair, now we just need camping videos and diy home repair

[@chrisfished]

This channel I will do some other stuff like home repair and cooking and stuff I cant get away with on ChrisFix haha

[@RunnJake]

@@chrisfished I look forward to it, and I also look forward to future car repairs. If i may make a request, how to replace a headlight housing/wiring assembly. I also want to thank you for being the first person who opened my eyes to the wonders of car repair.

[@dariosinatra6320]

Hi Chris, just a suggestion for you and your followers: you need to put a small plate of zinc on each flap, in the upper side of it, otherwise you should change again soon the shaft you just repaired. The reason is that the flap is severly interested by the galvanic current, due to the sea water flowing under it. The galvanic current produced by the interaction with the water flow will destroy soon the noblest metal among those that make up the structure of the flap, and I suppose will be again the shaft of the hinge. Make a small hole in the center of the flap, then put the zinc plate in the upper side of the flap that will be secured by a simple pin and a self-locking bolt, and that's it! Change the zinc plates every season and the problem will be fixed for ever.. ;) Enjoy!

[@chrisfished]

Interesting. I didnt realize moving water could create galvanic corrosion. I will look into it! Thanks a lot!

[@Firas_Official]

Chris you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs and I guess you should not wear a mask or a helmet in the videos Who’s with me on this?

[@chrisfished]

haha thanks a lot man!

[@Firas_Official]

@@chrisfished 🤍🤍🤍

[@LosPickleBallers]

Can’t wait to be able to take apart and put a boat back together after a few years on this channel and still not own a boat! lol

[@chrisfished]

Haha that is the goal! You guys are going to love the mish-mash of fishing and DIY repair videos!

[@lucagittany4844]

CHRIS YOUR A BEAST

[@chrisfished]

Haha thanks!

[@Rutherf0rdBHayes]

Dang Chris! Outta left field with the early post! Edit: Good lord! I see why he uploaded at this time! It’s like a ChrisFix after dark! Satisfying rod insertion?! Using a wedge to spread them apart!?! Lord have mercy I’m bout to buss 🥵🥵

[@NotAMathAsian]

Keep doing boat DIY vids Chris!

[@chrisfished]

Friday is the next boat DIY on repairing a hole on your boat.

[@axelcottocotto5626]

I don't have a boat, But, Now I know how to repair something more🤣 , Thanks Chris!!

[@chrisfished]

And you know what a trim tab is and how it works! Not many people can say that!

[@thecertifiedpiney]

Yoooo! I didn’t know you had this channel! I use your videos all the time for my cars, and I have a boat too 😁

[@chrisfished]

Awesome!

[@justinolds8834]

Great Video! How about some good quality videos on I/O maintenance, repairs (bellows, cables, etc)? Love your Chrisfix videos, I'm sure a boat maintenance series would be a big hit! Great work!

[@chrisfished]

That is a great idea! Some of that is coming up so stay tuned!

[@Silverback8518]

Hell yeah I love your car videos now I get to see some boat videos.💪🏽💪🏽

[@chrisfished]

More to come!

[@chriscaz1239]

This new channel is awesome

[@chrisfished]

Thanks Chris

[@costafortia]

Thanks Bro. Quick, informative, and easy to follow through to the end. 👌🏼

[@henry.cruz0874]

Hey Chris you should make a video on how to winterize a outboard motor

[@chrisfished]

Next Fall season for sure! This season everything is all winterized already.

[@hjonathan2010]

Would you be able to make a used boat buying guide or walkthrough like how you did with your parents cars?

[@tylerhudson7399]

When he takes the tape off 😂😂😂

[@captainjon27]

Chris if you ever want amazing trim tabs go with Bennett! Amazing product and amazing customer support! Curious what engine and out drive you have!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot! If these ever go I will check them out!

[@regularguy9264]

Wow, some amazing shots in there! Nice video work.

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot!

[@Grastiars1]

Hello! Just a point of suggestion, you might want to consider placing zinc anodes on the trim tabs. Two dissimilar metals will always corrode the weaker metal even if they are both stainless steel. Having a zinc will make sure the corrosion will happen to the zinc and not your $300 trim tab.

[@chrisfished]

Definitely a great option but the outdrive has a mercathode which apparently was not working so I fixed that and that’s supposed to protect the metals from corrosion.

[@Grastiars1]

@@chrisfished unless there are bonding wires from the trim tabs to the out drive the trim tabs are unprotected. Granted, it’s not a massive risk. As your video showed, pretty easy to fix. Good stuff!

[@kyleburton7394]

Great video Chris!! Take care man! Keep up the good work. I can see the time and effort you put into your videos, the same can't be said for others out there. Merry Christmas Chris!!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot Kyle! Merry Christmas!

[@crankypipo]

Pushing out those rusted rods feel like asmr

[@chrisfished]

It is sort of haha

[@garyretzack2773]

Bro I don’t have a boat but this is fun to watch just like his main channel

[@chrisfished]

Thanks Gary!

[@garyretzack2773]

@@chrisfished too bad there was no soapy wooder 😂

[@HakkaDakka]

That's a really nice looking boat!

[@chrisfished]

Thanks I’ll do a review on it this spring/summer

[@mikethong9928]

Your boat is clean and neat

[@chrisfished]

Thanks a lot

[@augustoflores1137]

What kind of boat do you have Chris? Can you make a guido of purchasing a boat. Thanks

[@chrisfished]

That is a great idea and this is a True World Marine TE28