Poor Skeg Weld

[Regalrunner]

I have recently had to have a replacement skeg welded onto my Mercury outdrive. The weld looks ok, but an additional bead was welded to each side of the skeg increasing the profile. <br /><br />They painted the skeg, but should I grind the welded beads smooth?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Poor Skeg Weld

A Competent Prop Shop would have Already done that for you.............<br />I've seen Many repaired skegs.....<br />None that had a Visible Weld........

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Poor Skeg Weld

Get a skeg guard - you can kind find them on eBay just search for "skeg"

 

[cuzner]

Re: Poor Skeg Weld

I think its O.K as long as your skeg is straight, but it should"nt be too much work grind and repaint if it looks real nasty.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[tommays]

Re: Poor Skeg Weld

i would not touch it the only reason to have and extra bead is because a poor welding job was done <br /><br />the apex of the weld(the bead sticking up) is the strongest part and if there is poor pentration and you grind it off it will break off<br /><br />let the shop you paid good money to make it right<br /><br />tommays

 

[Regalrunner]

Re: Poor Skeg Weld

Thanks for your posts.....I will talk to the welder.