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Damaged skeg
Posted on 7/30/24 at 10:19 am
Posted on 7/30/24 at 10:19 am
Is this bad enough where I need to fix it?
If so, any suggestions on the best method? I think I've seen some bolt on skeg guards that may work.
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If so, any suggestions on the best method? I think I've seen some bolt on skeg guards that may work.
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Posted on 7/30/24 at 10:30 am to tigerbait1970
I wouldnt worry about it. Howd you manage to ding up that edge? I’ve always seen the other side dinged up from underwater obstructions
Posted on 7/30/24 at 10:35 am to Saskwatch
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Howd you manage to ding up that edge?
Something probably got caught on the prop and pulled/forced through the gap.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 11:09 am to Saskwatch
Maybe a hard object between the prop and the skeg.
Is prop damaged too?
Is prop damaged too?
Posted on 7/30/24 at 11:22 am to tigerbait1970
Millions of crab boats don't have any skeg so i think you're good. You actually have quite a bit more skeg than my 22 motor. 
Posted on 7/30/24 at 12:08 pm to Tangineck
Gotta be oyster shells, prop is fine.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 12:26 pm to tigerbait1970
You got all kind of skeg left baw
Posted on 7/30/24 at 12:27 pm to tigerbait1970
You might want to take a grinder and smooth it out a bit so it is not so jagged. Those jagged things sticking out are good targets to get knocked off with prop debris and will probably take more of the skeg with it than just the part sticking out a bit.. Take it for a spin and you probably won't notice any difference from performance vs pre-damage performance.
The other option is to have it welded. That is a very easy weld to do.for someone that knows aluminum. Really a non-critical area not prone to collision so weld it if you want it to look like "new".
The other option is to have it welded. That is a very easy weld to do.for someone that knows aluminum. Really a non-critical area not prone to collision so weld it if you want it to look like "new".
Posted on 7/30/24 at 1:14 pm to Tridentds
Prop looks good being stainless, but is your propshaft ok?
What kind of boat/speed?
Probably ok, but you can put a skeg guard on to cover/stabilize it.
What kind of boat/speed?
Probably ok, but you can put a skeg guard on to cover/stabilize it.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 1:50 pm to tigerbait1970
quote:I have knocked two clean off. I was always able to find someone who welds new ones on.
any suggestions on the best method?
Posted on 7/30/24 at 1:54 pm to AlxTgr
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have knocked two clean off
I busted half of mine off. Older engine so went the cheap route with skeg protector and it has held up really well. Pretty cheap option if one is worried about current state of skeg
Posted on 7/30/24 at 7:05 pm to tigerbait1970
I know a guy in Gonzales. Let me know.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 8:47 pm to tigerbait1970
I do know that you should not get some joe schmo to weld it. I learned that the hard way. It can melt seals, burn oil.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 10:06 am to tigerbait1970
I would run it and not be worried!
Posted on 8/1/24 at 6:39 am to DTRooster
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You got all kind of skeg left baw
Correct answer. Keep rolling till you have a nub
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:30 am to tigerbait1970
The general purpose of the skeg is to keep you from hitting something on the bottom of the motor/ prop. As long as its not bent and broken off below the prop, its fine imo.
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