Bolt on skeg repair

[borchy]

Hi guys does anyone have any experience with the stainless bolt on skegs do they create more drag or mess up the steering? Or should I take it to a shop and have it rebuilt?

[javlin101]

Did my Nissan 140HP outboard and it worked great. I did not notice any issues.

[borchy]

Thanks!

[wildwoods]

Great question. I've often wondered that myself. Gotta love those unknown shallows!

[javlin101]

Tell me about it, took out my SS prop twice.

[skykomish sunrise]

Never repair a skeg on a rig that goes over 50 mph. If it let's go ur done for. If slower repairs work well..both welded and bolt on

[borchy]

What happens if it lets go?

My fishing boat I want to fix is around 45 -50 mph

[Mackinaw]

Check out blackfin skegs

Mack

[Headdamage]

What happens if it lets go?

My fishing boat I want to fix is around 45 -50 mph

I'm guessing you might have some directional control problems.

[skykomish sunrise]

If it let's go at speed you instantly lose a major part of ur steering control. If a repair is ur only option go with welded as it is a stronger repair.

[javlin101]

Mine steered fine without repair and installed a SS repair kit . Works great and no issues. It is a bolt on.