alexmedic Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Well I decided to go the Skeg Guard route and it arrived in the mail today. Installation was very simple and all together it took et 15 minutes to do so. Here is a picture.. The only additional thing I did was drill an additional hole right in the middle. The last hole (Closest to the prop) was running through the existing break. It was only about a 1/4 of the hole, but I did not want to risk it. On the water it was great. I did not notice any difference at all. So for $120.00, I am a happy man! I just pulled a bone head after a sweet day of perch'n and broke my skeg in/on the driveway!! It's a clean break and the bottom half is still in great shape. [ Can anyone recommend a place to have this fixed in the Barrie area? I have been also looking at the skegshields/skeggards. Does any one know if they are any good and would it work with my break? Edited October 18, 2010 by Ten90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Any good alum welding shop should be able to help you. Edited October 10, 2010 by HTHM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Really clean break. Should be fixable. I had a guy fix my prop a couple time, but he got out of it. I pretty certain Leisure Marine might help you out or recommend someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndySKS Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I know a guy in Powassan (just south of North Bay) if thats of any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Pretty sure the prop shop on James St. in Orillia does both prop & skeg repairs. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 BPS sell a chrome fit over works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for all the replies. I ended up ordering a SkegShield from BPS. If it works, I'll post some pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 If it was me I'd fix it. Not exactly in your area but City Wide Welding in Mississauga are the absolute best at this. I'm guessing it would cost about $250 to have your motor like brand new again. They'll finish it as well with colour matched paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had City Wide Welding in Mississauga fix props for me in the past and didn't have any complaints about their work. Never repaired a skeg though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfighter Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I just pulled a bone head after a sweet day of perch'n and broke my skeg in/on the driveway!! It's a clean break and the bottom half is still in great shape. [ Can anyone recommend a place to have this fixed in the Barrie area? I have been also looking at the skegshields/skeggards. Does any one know if they are any good and would it work with my break? Call doug at simcoe prop 25223 Valleyview, Baldwin, ON 905-722-7767. He is at pefferlaw area. There is a possibility that you need to take the lower unit down first. You can get a quote just by sending a picture through email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I pulled that smooth move one time. I put on a Skeggard and was very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Isint that skeg casted aluminum? How does that get welded? I always that cast aluminum wasnt tigable? Am I missing somthing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 fixer up and put a skeg guard.. Worth the Cash ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Isint that skeg casted aluminum? How does that get welded? I always that cast aluminum wasnt tigable? Am I missing somthing? It can be welded that's all I can tell you LOL! Maybe a welder could chime in with the science behind the craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Isint that skeg casted aluminum? How does that get welded? I always that cast aluminum wasnt tigable? Am I missing somthing? Mine almost ended up that way!A little elbow grease and know how! Solid as a rock for now! Edited October 12, 2010 by vinnimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Cast aluminum will TIG nicely it is Pot metal that does not weld. I would go for getting it welded back together the shoes that I have seen all require you to drill holes into the remaining skeg to fasten it in place causing a weak spot and the shoe is thicker so more cavitation is possible. Check with auto repair shops in the area to see if they can repair it. They are slow now and will give you a better price on the work than any Marine shop will. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbly Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Calvin King. Kings Propeller on Honey harbour road at Port Severn Exit 156 Turn left aprox. 2 miles on left' He is the best aluminum welder in Simcoe county. Tell Him KD Contracting sent you you will get a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Added to job completed, for those who followed the post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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