Skeg repair?

[Pavetim]

If i pull off the lower unit is it safe on the internals to weld a skeg on? Assuming welder goes slow, it would be a prop shop and not just any welder.

 

[Scott Danforth]

take it to your marina that advertises skeg repair. in most cases, no reason to remove the lower. they weld in place.

the last skeg I had repaired, the guy was done prior to my lunch next door

most of the time they use a thermal block putty to protect the bearings, etc.

 

[Rick Stephens]

take it to your marina that advertises skeg repair. in most cases, no reason to remove the lower. they weld in place.

the last skeg I had repaired, the guy was done prior to my lunch next door

most of the time they use a thermal block putty to protect the bearings, etc.

Exactly. Done slow is not an option. If the welder told you that they aren't a welder.

 

[Bondo]

most of the time they use a thermal block putty to protect the bearings, etc.

Ayuh,..... Or wet rags in the appropriate places,......

 

[thumpar]

Do like Scott said and take it to a place that can do it. My friend snapped his off and found a prop shop to weld a new one on for $100. Looked like new.