Bent skeg repair

[I make oil]

If it bothers you so bad just have it replaced. I had on on my 150 replaced cost $100 and can't tell the difference.

[thomas1950]

It is definitely not running the same and needs to be repaired.

Where is a good place to repair in the Sulphur / Lake Charles area?

Thanks,
Tom

[keakar]

Originally Posted by I make oil

If it bothers you so bad just have it replaced. I had on on my 150 replaced cost $100 and can't tell the difference.

have to agree, its better to cut it off and weld on a new one rather then weaken the metal trying to bend it back.

once something is bent its bent and you cant straighten it you just get it close to straight so you don't notice it.

cast aluminum is very brittle and even if it looks fine today it will get a stress crack where you bend it and fall off later so just do it the right way right now and weld on a new one.

then again you can just cut off the bent portion and leave it missing, which I have seen done before, but IMO its there to protect the lower unit and prop more then to be a rudder for steering so I wouldn't recommend not having one or leaving one broken

[thomas1950]

Originally Posted by keakar

have to agree, its better to cut it off and weld on a new one rather then weaken the metal trying to bend it back.

once something is bent its bent and you cant straighten it you just get it close to straight so you don't notice it.

cast aluminum is very brittle and even if it looks fine today it will get a stress crack where you bend it and fall off later so just do it the right way right now and weld on a new one.

Thanks, any suggestions in the Sulphur / Lake Charles area to have it cut off and welded on?

Best,
Tom

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by thomas1950

Thanks, any suggestions in the Sulphur / Lake Charles area to have it cut off and welded on?

Best,
Tom

I would call Southside Welding

477-0527

[gasdad]

I would try a skeg guard first and if something happens to the original skeg during application the you can still use the guard on your newly rebuilt skeg.

[keakar]

here is a video that shows what they do when they replace the skeg

Skeg Repair (Outboard Motor) - YouTube

Skeg Repair (Outboard Motor) - YouTube

and this one is how to install the skeg guard, which in my opinion is only used for straight skegs that have dings or pieces broken off but I don't see how you can use one if the skeg is bent

DIY | How to Install a Skeg Guard - YouTube

DIY | How to Install a Skeg Guard - YouTube