I do doubt the dealer could do it themselves. the advantage would hopefully be the dealer would help me with Yamaha if there is a warranty issue down the road.
I have boat insurance, have never had to make a claim in the past & this is the first motorboat I have ever owned.
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After multiple cycles of anger/disbelief/depression of hitting the reef, that is where I ended, cost of doing business.
I will send some pictures to the dealer & get their opinion and quote.
I will be looking for the replacements, will see what they say.
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That is a good thought, try to fix it. If it snaps off then go to a machine shop. I have never worked with aluminum or any metal (beside sheet metal) but will do some research.
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Now that you mention it, there is some cavitation on tight turns..sounds like the prop is sucking air.
I will ask around for some metal shops.
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Glad I didn't really force it back! Might have sheered it off.
I will look for a replacement skeg the bolts on. If it was cut off, there should be enough material left to through bolt something.
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There is a 10 hour maintenance that is supposed to be done. Change the oil, plugs and oil filter. I have read on this forum that if you have a warranty issue Yamaha will want to see the documentation for the maintenance.
Sucks it will need to be welded. I surprised how substantial the skeg...
Ran into a reef with a brand new 2021 Yamaha 200HP outboard, 0.8 hours.......yeah, I know.
I tried to bend the skeg back but it will not budge. Thought I would be able to do it with channel locks. It doesn't seem to affect steering.
I have sanded and primed/painted the affected areas but it...
