Skeg Q

[Tafflad]

This is not engine specific, so seems correct sub-forum.
Noticed on checking over drive that the very ‘point of the rear of the Skeg has snapped off / chipped off.
Only talking about 5mm triangle.

I could just file it smooth, and paint.
or is there a filler …. Plastic metal, etc. I could recreate the tip then paint.

 

[dwco5051]

My first choice would be to do noting as I have so much to do and little time to get it all done. The better choice for a normal person would be to file it smooth, and paint.

 

[Scott Danforth]

dab some paint on it

 

[Tafflad]

I'll certainly be painting.
Probably just file the notch smooth.

 

[Chris1956]

I have used marine poly putty to fix gouges in aluminum props. It is nearly invisible after sanding and painting and holds up pretty well.

I expect it would work on skegs, as long as you don't hit anything.

 

[Tafflad]

I have used marine poly putty to fix gouges in aluminum props. It is nearly invisible after sanding and painting and holds up pretty well.

I expect it would work on skegs, as long as you don't hit anything.

Do you have a link for this product, not familiar with it.

 

[Chris1956]

Any marine polyester putty will work. It is avail in Home Depot, plus Amazon and marine stores.

https://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Designed-Paintable-Permanent-Non-Shrinking/dp/B0007ZHTTS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=P7OWO6C96JQU&keywords=bondo+marine+putty&qid=1700074165&sprefix=bondo+marine+putty%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3

Marine epoxy putty (JB Weld, Marine-Tex) costs a bit more, but is stronger, and likely works better.

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Might-Repair-Ounce-Gray/dp/B001446LKO/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=marine%2Bputty&qid=1700074199&sr=8-8&th=1

 

[Tafflad]

Any marine polyester putty will work. It is avail in Home Depot, plus Amazon and marine stores.

https://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Designed-Paintable-Permanent-Non-Shrinking/dp/B0007ZHTTS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=P7OWO6C96JQU&keywords=bondo+marine+putty&qid=1700074165&sprefix=bondo+marine+putty%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3

Marine epoxy putty (JB Weld, Marine-Tex) costs a bit more, but is stronger, and likely works better.

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Might-Repair-Ounce-Gray/dp/B001446LKO/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=marine%2Bputty&qid=1700074199&sr=8-8&th=1

Thnx