skeg repair

[blitzman17]

need to know if there is aneasy way to repair ske g if3 inch piece broken off at the tip! can i just leave it be it happened in the last heavy winds in summer skeg tip hit dock had dock lines tied right and spring line,noticed other boats with same problem some severe mind doesnt look that bad wonder if i can just round it off .whatis it purpose need help

 

[ob]

Re: skeg repair

You could just file it smoothe like you suggested.There should not be a significant effect on handling.However,if it were mine I would fit weld another piece to it and reshape.I troll in shallow lagoons a lot and like the extra measure of distance between the skeg bottom and gearcase.

 

[JB]

Re: skeg repair

Put a SkeGGard on it.<br /><br />No skeg guarantees a broken prop.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: skeg repair

Skeg protects the prop. It's important.<br /><br />The Ozzies have a thing called SkegProtector. It's tougher than a SkegGard - fits to a broken skeg and curves underneath the prop. Protects the prop when running in shallows with shingle bottom, or when going astern.<br /><br />Saw it years ago. Can't find the website, but someone else is bound to know.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: skeg repair

I have a stainless skeg guard on mine and it works fine. I didn't know about the SkegProtector at the time or else I would have looked into that.

 

[reeldutch]

Re: skeg repair

i got a stainless skeg guard.<br />i think it works great.<br />cheap and easy repair.<br /><br />look at the picture

 

[G DANE]

Re: skeg repair

Sorry I replied to the wrong thread.

 

[Mettaree]

Re: skeg repair

Take a look in Cabela's catalog or online - skegguard in is there also another device for running in shallow water