The Replacement Trim Tab for 115 and 130HP Yamaha Outboard Motor is a high-quality anode and trim surface component designed especially for use with Yamaha F115 and F130 motors, helping to maintain proper engine trim, reduce cavitation and provide corrosion protection. It is engineered to fit the models that require the OEM style part (for example part number 6E5-45371-01-00) and serves as an exact replacement to restore performance and longevity. This trim tab anode is precision-cast to ensure a perfect fit on the lower unit of your outboard motor, and its zinc or aluminium alloy composition offers sacrificial corrosion resistance in saltwater and freshwater environments. Ideal for boat owners who depend on their motor's performance and reliability, it helps maintain hull attitude, improve thrust direction, and protect the lower gearcase from electro-chemical damage. Whether for regular maintenance, pre-season inspection or emergency replacement, this trim tab is an essential spare for F115 or F130 Yamaha outboards. With the correct application and installation it ensures the engine performs as intended and helps safeguard against costly gearcase damage. It fits many years and variants of Yamaha 115- and 130-horsepower outboards that share the same lower-unit configuration.
Accurate OEM fitment: This trim tab is designed to match the original equipment geometry and bolt pattern for Yamaha 115 and 130HP outboard motors, ensuring seamless replacement without the need for modification or trial-and-error fitting. Because it aligns precisely with the lower unit casting, it retains correct trim setting and motor alignment, which is essential for proper performance, handling and fuel efficiency on the water. Use of the correct replacement also helps keep your manufacturer warranty or service history intact.
Sacrificial anode protection: The product serves as a sacrificial anode, meaning it uses a metal alloy designed to corrode in place of more expensive components, protecting the gearcase and other underwater motor parts from galvanic and electrolytic corrosion. By absorbing corrosive currents itself, it helps extend the life of your outboard motor in both saltwater and freshwater environments, reducing service costs and downtime through proactive protection.
Trim and handling improvement: Beyond corrosion control, this trim tab is engineered to restore or maintain the correct trim angle for the motor on the boat hull, supporting smoother planning, better acceleration and more stable ride. With the proper trim tab in place the motor's thrust line is optimised and cavitation or spray under the skeg is reduced, which directly improves handling performance, fuel economy and overall driving comfort.
Premium material and finish: Manufactured from high-grade zinc or compatible alloy (depending on version), this trim tab is built to withstand underwater conditions and resist the effects of salt, marine growth, and everyday wear. The surface finish helps minimise drag and ensures long-term performance, while the durable build means less frequent replacement compared with lower-grade alternatives. This makes it a reliable investment for boat owners.
Suitable for saltwater and freshwater use: Whether you operate your boat in coastal saltwater, estuaries or inland lakes, this trim tab is constructed to manage both environments by combining alloy composition with protective finish, helping prevent pitting, corrosion and material loss when submerged or frequently exposed to water. This dual-environment capability is especially important for multi-use boats that cross from fresh to brackish or saline waters.
Simple installation process: The trim tab replacement is designed for straightforward installation using the existing mounting bolts and pattern on the Yamaha lower unit, allowing a competent owner or mechanic to complete the job without extensive disassembly. By removing the old anode/trim tab, cleaning the mounting surface and fitting the new component with correct torque, you restore full functionality and protection with minimal downtime and effort.
Cost-effective maintenance solution: Regular replacement of the sacrificial trim tab anode is a smart maintenance strategy that protects your motor and reduces the risk of major damage, making this replacement part a highly cost-effective option. By proactively replacing the tab before major corrosion sets in, you prevent expensive repairs or gearcase replacement down the line, keeping your boating costs manageable and your motor performing at its best.
In summary, the Replacement Trim Tab for 115 and 130HP Yamaha Outboard Motor is an essential part for any boat owner running a Yamaha F115 or F130 engine. It restores correct trim geometry, provides vital corrosion protection as a sacrificial anode, and offers a reliable fitment tailored to the original design. Installing this part means you can enjoy smoother launches, better handling, improved acceleration and longer motor life across both saltwater and freshwater use. Whether you're servicing your motor ahead of the season, replacing a worn tab, or investing in long-term maintenance, this component ensures you're covered.
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1 x Trim Tab
