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08-29-2010, 11:21 PM
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Stupid Rock!
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08-30-2010, 08:03 AM
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Wow, that sucks man, good news is that it is repairable,I have straightened a few out by using a couple pieces of wood ,put one on each side of the bent skeg,then if you have big enough C clamps put a couple on and start applying pressure, slowly tanking the bend out.Don't try smacking it with a hammer you will bust it off,slow even pressure is the way to do it..
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08-30-2010, 08:11 AM
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Do you happen to have the coordinates of this rock?
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08-30-2010, 08:27 AM
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Sorry to hear about your prop..
Thats why I will not put my boat on this lake
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08-30-2010, 08:59 AM
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I've heard Crawling Valley was built by the Outboard Retailers Association of Alberta and beyond. LOL. I don't go there either. I know Cabellas sells a replacement skeg you can bolt on as well. best of luck. Rick.
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08-30-2010, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkAisling
Do you happen to have the coordinates of this rock?
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x2 ,i remember seeing a map website on this forum that shows lake maps but i cant remember the site,i hope i can jog some memories with this post,someone must remember.
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08-30-2010, 12:18 PM
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http://www.anglersatlas.com/mapsearch/
This would be the site you're thinking of.
Usually skegs can be repaired by someone who does aluminum welding, I've also seen the missing chunks re-built using a high strength epoxy such as Devcon. Good Luck.
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08-30-2010, 12:44 PM
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there is another site that has more detailed topos(hydros?)but i like that site as well.had it bookmarked for some time now.
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08-30-2010, 01:02 PM
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08-30-2010, 01:19 PM
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If you know someone with a tig welder they can heat it and easily bend it back into shape, no chance of cracking. Also, make sure you leave the oil in the bottom end, it will help to make sure the bearings don't cook.
What size prop? I may have a spare you can have.
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08-30-2010, 01:22 PM
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Most everyone is aware of the reefs and rocks along the east side adn takes it easy, but it still claims boats every year. I've watched that exact reef you hit claim plenty of boats, even back when they used to have a huge orange marker buoy on it. The one straight out and just north of the marina claims its share too.
CV is definitely the Sable Island of Alberta lol.
All damage can be repaired, it's just a matter of $$$.
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08-30-2010, 02:12 PM
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B.O.A.T = bring out another thousand !
Sorry about your luck, very frustrating ! There are more than just that lake as well to have "surprises" in it ! Lk St Anne comes to mind, wabamun, gooodfish,whitefish etc ! The best money i ever spent was to buy a good fishfinder, it will show you the depth at all times, even when running fast, watch it often, it will show you when the bottom is dropping off, or coming up. Also set the depth alarm on it to let it give you a bit of warning!
My kids also like to waterski, so if we go to a lake i'm not familiar with, i take a few minutes and just wander around at medium speed to get a good feel for the lake, then your less likely to find the surprises!
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08-30-2010, 02:41 PM
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yep srd website,heres the one for crawling [url]http://http://www.srd.alberta.ca/MapsFormsPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryDepthMaps/documents/crawling.pdf
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08-30-2010, 02:47 PM
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Small world , it must have been you i towed to shore. I was the one with the white and red skeeter. Hope everything turned out okay , i know how crappy it can be to get the surprise of the lifetime while your cruising at a good speed.
I dont know of any repairs here only because im new but i did know a good repair back home in ontario. he may be able to suggest something as well.
did you just break off your skeg ? or is the whole lower end destroyed. Did you have the throttle going even during impact ? this could be the worst result and your gears would be mashed.
edit* sorry , i see you mentioned the prop got eaten up . I would get my insurance on this one. I'm pretty sure this can be covered .. if not a mechanic will be able to work the papers to get you this done mostly if not entirely on insurance .
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08-30-2010, 05:47 PM
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No I didn't get towed back as soon as it hit I killed the engine and pulled it out of the water to see the damage. To my surprise the skeg was still intact just a small maybe 1x1 inch chunk knocked out of the bottom and it was bent a little. All 3 blades on my prop we chewed beyond repair. I appreciate the offer to toss me one if you had it but I already ordered a new one today.
I don't think there was any serious gear damage because I did make it back to shore and seemed to be running surprisingly well considering the damage to the blades on my prop.
I didn't get the coordinates of the rock I was in a bit of shock that it happened in the first place sorry.
I've been out to Crawling Valley three times and always had a great day, but now I seriously doubt I will ever go back. I plan to hit up PCR this weekend if everything is working by then. Is there any major "obstacles" I should be aware of out at PCR?
Thanks for suggestions on the skeg repair I will see what I can get done.
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