outdrive damage

[s1jor]

i managed to take a small chunk out of me outdrive when out 2day,will this cause me any problems?????? its rite at the bottom of the skeg

 

[cuzner]

Re: outdrive damage

I did the same thing trying to staighten mine out.. consesus was If its not to big of a chunk and the rest is straight grind it smooth, and paint it back up, took me about half an hour.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[s1jor]

Re: outdrive damage

it is slightly bent as well but only very very fractionally wasn't gonna bother straitghning it is it worth trying??????????

 

[rodbolt]

Re: outdrive damage

most of mine is missing and has been for years.<br /> its not something that is worth bothering about unless you desire the cosmetics at sale time.<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[cuzner]

Re: outdrive damage

I broke mine trying to staighten a slight bend... got it straight because I broke the bent piece off. If it doesn't affect you steering I would leave it alone ( just my opinion).<br /><br /> good luck<br /> Jim

 

[flashback]

Re: outdrive damage

been without for a couple of years, all it does is protect the prop. just remember that the prop is out in the wide open spaces and can hit rocks and things much easier........

 

[Tufan]

Re: outdrive damage

It wont effect your navigation that much, just your prop is not 100 % protected for the next hit...<br />I'd recommend a skeg board, you can buy from any marine store around $ 80.00. It is a stainless steel piece goes on like a glove on the existing skeg, two bolts... You can put it on your slef. Protects the lower drive and the prop, looks good too.