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Cobra Fins Issue on Port Reverse Bucket

axiomkc

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Location
Shawnee, KS
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2016
Boat Model
AR
Boat Length
24
I have Cobra Magnum AK series steering fins + fangs on my AR240 which I've owned for over a year with no issues -- the Previous owner installed.

All of the sudden the Reverse Bucket on the Port side will not go down. Once I pulled it up on the lift to investigate, the bucket appears to be hitting the bolt in the picture attached. Everything seems to be tight/snug, so wondering what you guys would recommend adjusting or where to look for the issue. The Starboard side is fine and I can see there is about an 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch clearance on the bucket when it comes down in reverse, but this port side is immediately being blocked by the bolt now. At first glance nothing seems to have been bent or jammed, but will be taking a deeper look when I'm back out tomorrow. Was hoping for some insight before heading out.

Appreciate the help.
 

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It appears to me that your fin setup is slightly bent - did you have a strike that you weren't aware of? In your picture, it looks like the horizontal piece that is under the pump, that you're fin is bolted to, is bent up slightly, putting the fin closer to bucket. It looks as if that piece is touching the pump, and I don't believe that is correct.
 
That is easy the system you have is an earlier one and the bracket is made soft to give if the fins hit something and yes you struck something with the fin and it moved the bracket up thus putting the nylock nut close to the reverse so simply push down on the fin and move the bracket down level, you can se that it is angled up now, once it is level you are back in business.
 
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