captpierre Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 A rock took a bite out of the back of my 115 hp skeg. About 2"x2" area. Fixed it with epoxy putty. Used hack saw and sander to shape it just right. Been on for a couple weeks. So far so good. Will it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Probably not the whole season. Look into getting it welded up when you do your impeller this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Probably not the whole season. Look into getting it welded up when you do your impeller this fall. I'd agree. The vibration will likely shake it loose. Skeg repairs aren't horribly expensive or you can also instal a skeg guard. http://www.basspro.com/SkegShield-Skeg-Guard/product/10200068/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 can't say if it will last but what I want to know is where did you hit the rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 can't say if it will last but what I want to know is where did you hit the rock? it's like a bite was taken out the back of the bottom,.-circular chunk gone also clipped the tip of one prop blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Did the same thing this summer here in YK. Even with the high cost of things up here the repair only cost me $250. Well worth the cost. Call Citywide Welding in Mississauga and see what they want for the repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 it's like a bite was taken out the back of the bottom,.-circular chunk gone also clipped the tip of one prop blade No, what I meant was where were you fishing when you hit the rock? I have only hit one in Sturgeon Lake in 12 years and that was just off Sturgeon Point when I tried to go between the red marker and the shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 No, what I meant was where were you fishing when you hit the rock? I have only hit one in Sturgeon Lake in 12 years and that was just off Sturgeon Point when I tried to go between the red marker and the shore. He was in the boat, Cliff.... Geeesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 too close to the point coming out of Big Bald channel into Little Bald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I've had great service at Kawartha prop repair in Buckhorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I've had great service at Kawartha prop repair in Buckhorn. X2 on that one. Excellent service and workmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I dropped in to them with a photo. said they'ld have to get a mechanic to break her down. would be nice if they could weld a piece on without disassembling the lower unit on the trailer welding a 2"x2" piece at the bottom could wreck the seals in the lower unit, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I had the skeg repaired on mine this summer. It had a similar issue. They actually cut it off about 2/3's of the way up where the metal is thicker and you get a better, stronger welding job. They did not have to remove the lower unit to do this. Talk to Citywide and see what they have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just leave it....it will fall off and who cares.... 2x2 area on a 115 no biggie. Ive done it and seen it done all rhe time without any noticeable differences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Shielding paste can be used often to keep you from disassembling the bottom end. A machine shop would be a better option than a boat repair shop they specialize in metal and will have the correct equipment and talent to make you happy. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 welding a 2"x2" piece at the bottom could wreck the seals in the lower unit, I guess. Yep, the heat from welding will melt them was what I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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