Best way to fix a Bent Skag

[kadaro]

What is the best way to straighten a slightly bent skag?

Its a cobra sterndrive, I think aluminum.

I have tried heating it up with a propane torch...and banging with rubber mallet...but I'm afraid it will weaken or snap.

 

[wire2]

Re: Best way to fix a Bent Skag

The proper way is place a heavy weight against the bent tip, then hammer at the curve. That compresses the material at the bend.

If you hammer the tip, it stretches instead, and is far more prone to cracking.

If you're not sure what I'm describing, I'll make a sketch.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Best way to fix a Bent Skag

Ayuh,..........

Wire explains the Best method for the best Chance of a sucessful repair,.....
It's Best to attempt this with the outdrive On the Bench,+ Not the boat too.........

Usually,............
After an attempt or 2,......
It'll Snap anyways,+ you can bring it to a Prop Shop to get it welded back on...........

 

[ziggy]

Re: Best way to fix a Bent Skag

or

if it's only slightly bent.....just leave it be.........

mines slightly bent too........came that way.........from the previous owner......i'm just leaveing it alone......i've had no issues with it other than ya can see it's slightly bent when out of the water...........for me, oh well.....it's an old boat......

 

[kadaro]

Re: Best way to fix a Bent Skag

Thanks....I think I'll live with it.