Listing

[jbt270]

Could a bent and broken skeg be the cause of boat listing at speed?

 

[southkogs]

Re: Listing

"Bent" as if angled from it's normal position, then the answer is: possibly. "Bent" as if it's perhaps a little twisted so not be straight as normal, then the answer is: probably.

How much of a list? Does it list at anything besides WOT on plane? Got pictures of the skeg?

Welcome aboard.

 

[jbt270]

Re: Listing

"bent" as if angled from it's normal position, then the answer is: Possibly. "bent" as if it's perhaps a little twisted so not be straight as normal, then the answer is: Probably.

How much of a list? Does it list at anything besides wot on plane? Got pictures of the skeg?

Welcome aboard.

i don't have pics. It lists on plane it evens out a little when i trim it up but no a lot.

 

[Another retired guy]

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Giving us more info will help you get an answer.
What type of boat?
What type of engine/drive?
Which way does it lean- port/starboard?
Is it level when moored?
Is this a new problem, or a new-to-you boat?

 

[jbt270]

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giving us more info will help you get an answer.
What type of boat?
What type of engine/drive?
Which way does it lean- port/starboard?
Is it level when moored?
Is this a new problem, or a new-to-you boat?

bass tracker tournament v17 1988
mercury 75hp 1988
leans to the left
its level till i crack the throttle to bring it up on plane
its a new to me boat

 

[southkogs]

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I'm thinking you mighta' twisted it too ... might be hard to see, but that's where I'm leaning ... <=== Get it?

Short answer to your original question, yes that can do it. If it's worked fine for years (to ARG's point) and all of sudden started after you whacked the skeg, then you're probably hot on the trail.

If it's leaning kinda' all the time, and it's always done it ... we really don't have enough to go on.

 

[jbt270]

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i'm thinking you mighta' twisted it too ... Might be hard to see, but that's where i'm leaning ... <=== get it?

Short answer to your original question, yes that can do it. If it's worked fine for years (to arg's point) and all of sudden started after you whacked the skeg, then you're probably hot on the trail.

If it's leaning kinda' all the time, and it's always done it ... We really don't have enough to go on.

i just bought the boat its been doing it for the two weeks i've had it,but i noticed looking at it this evening it does look twisted i noticed it was bent a little and the point was broke off when i bought it but just noticed the twist. Can this be fixed?

 

[Another retired guy]

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The skeg can be replaced. See this link to our iboats host

T-H Marine Replacement Skeg - iboats

 

[jbt270]

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ok thanks for the help

 

[82rude]

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you can also have the skeg welded easily enough.as for a bend if I was there I could fix it in about 2 wacks .not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced.i was taught well by a pro.has worked everytime ive done it.the actual purpose of the skeg is to protect the prop and gearcase.id fix anyway but id also look else wheres for you listing problem.possible damaged hull?incorrectly mounted motor?how bad of a list are we talking about?weight distribution ok?not saying the skeg may not cause issues but I had one and never noticed for years till my prop repair buddy pointed it out to me.must of been bad eyes on my part for sure.

 

[jbt270]

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you can also have the skeg welded easily enough.as for a bend if i was there i could fix it in about 2 wacks .not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced.i was taught well by a pro.has worked everytime ive done it.the actual purpose of the skeg is to protect the prop and gearcase.id fix anyway but id also look else wheres for you listing problem.possible damaged hull?incorrectly mounted motor?how bad of a list are we talking about?weight distribution ok?not saying the skeg may not cause issues but i had one and never noticed for years till my prop repair buddy pointed it out to me.must of been bad eyes on my part for sure.

i checked the hull i seen no damage. The boat lays over and rides on its left side it doesn't pull it just lays over. The weight distribution is not the problem because it does it with just me and one other person of similar weight and size.

 

[smokeonthewater]

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do you have a hydrofoil on the lower unit?

 

[jbt270]

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do you have a hydrofoil on the lower unit?

no hydrafoil