Bottom of skeg broken off

korygrandy

korygrandy

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I didn't notice at the time of purchase but the PO busted a little chunk off the skeg. The picture isn't my boat but the missing piece of skeg is almost identical except mine is a clean straight break where this one curved in.

With this being broken like this will it have a NOTICEABLE impact on the handling and/or performance of the boat? If so what will the impact be? I am trying to determine if it is worth the cost to fix it or leave it as is. I've already forgot to trim up once when exiting the launch but I realized it right away.

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stonyloam

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Re: Bottom of skeg broken off

korygrandy said:
With this being broken like this will it have a NOTICEABLE impact on the handling and/or performance of the boat? If so what will the impact be? I am trying to determine if it is worth the cost to fix it or leave it as is. I've already forgot to trim up once when exiting the launch but I realized it right away.
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Probably not, my nephew just broke off 2/3 of his skeg, took it out today, worked just fine. three options, 1) one of the glue on/screw on skeg guards, 2) drop the lower and take it to your local prop shop and have them weld a new piece on, 3) forgetaboutit. Personally, next time I dropped the lower for a off season impeller change I would take it to the prop shop for a fix (actually did that this spring). Good luck.
 
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bigdaddypt

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Re: Bottom of skeg broken off

it'll be fine. When I got my boat, it had NO skeg...didn't notice any issues with the handling.
 
Fireman431

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Re: Bottom of skeg broken off

They make a SS skeg repair. It's not that expensive (~$60). They look better than a broken one.

Or, you can cut it to a clean line, smooth it with a file (it's only aluminum) and repaint it black.
 
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legoman67

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Re: Bottom of skeg broken off

the purpose of the skeg going that deep is to protect the prop.... no other purpose, so you just need to be mindful
 
korygrandy

korygrandy

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Re: Bottom of skeg broken off

Sounds good guys. I will leave it as is for now. I really don't think it's hurting anything at all.

Eventually I might get a skeggard but I don't think it's necesarry at this point I would rather spend the money on a different prop perhaps.
 
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