120 hp Force- busted skeg

stockhouse5

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I have sheared the skeg on my motor. Can it be fixed or do i have to purchase an entire lower gear housing? Suggestions?
 

norman158

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Re: 120 hp Force- busted skeg

take it to a welding shop that will do aluminum and let them have a look at it. a good shop can do it
 

bigbo

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Re: 120 hp Force- busted skeg

Depending on how it was sheared off, I would look into a product called Skegguard. It is made for this problem specifically or to prevent new skeg from damage. It is a stainless steel skeg that fits over the broken section, you drill two holes and through bolt. Very simple repair for under $100.
 

sony2001

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Re: 120 hp Force- busted skeg

It can be fixed fairly easily. $100 for the welder, $100 to remove and replace the foot. BUT afterwards check that the prop shaft turns straight. AND after running without any new foot vibrations check for water in the foot oil at least twice. PLUS the price of a prop! :cool:
 
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