Skeg Repair Help

[PanamaRanger]

I have a 1996 Yamaha 40 HP on a 16 ft. aluminum bassboat. I bought the boat used. The previous owner had evidently hit something and hurt the skeg and about one third to one half of the bottom part is missing. I did not want to spend money until I used the boat a little and see how I liked it. I think I will keep it.

Now, do I fix the skeg or not? It seemed to run OK for me and my level of expertise even with the damage. I saw a Skeg Guard stainless steel type cover - but it was over a hundred bucks.....Any advice appreciated. What should I do? Is there a good reason to fix this this winter while it is up...Thank you.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Skeg Repair Help

It is protection for the prop. If you can find a reasonable welder....have a piece of aluminum welded on and shaped.

 

[JB]

Re: Skeg Repair Help

I vote for the SkegGard. Better prop protection and survives hits that would damage an aluminum skeg.

I have used them for years, bounced them off rocks at 30mph with only small dents.

 

[mibowman]

Re: Skeg Repair Help

Skeg Guard. Will last forever.