skeg damage

[c21fishing]

here r some pics of the damage , everything seems to run normal , should i fix it ? what are some fixes , is something like a jb weld or expoxy a good fix . thanks

[propmann]

Originally Posted by c21fishing

here r some pics of the damage , everything seems to run normal , should i fix it ? what are some fixes , is something like a jb weld or expoxy a good fix . thanks

I'm sure it runs fine. You may have problems with the bolt. But its a pretty easy fix though put a half skeg on and remachine the bolt hole your as good as new again.

[c21fishing]

Originally Posted by propmann

I'm sure it runs fine. You may have problems with the bolt. But its a pretty easy fix though put a half skeg on and remachine the bolt hole your as good as new again.

what is that bolt for?

[propmann]

It holds your carrier bearing, prop shaft and gear assembly, so it has some importancy.

[c21fishing]

Originally Posted by propmann

It holds your carrier bearing, prop shaft and gear assembly, so it has some importancy.

so if i just leave alone and not touch i should be ok

[peter8]

Sounds like Propman recommends fixing it. I would also. I just had a broken skeg fixed . It cost $130 not bad for the piece of mind.

[REW]

Fix it.

[Pezman38]

I am going through this as well,
Here what what I am thinking.

http://www.basspro.com/Skegshield-tr...00068/-1598843

[peter8]

With that very important bolt hanging on by a lot less treads I definatly would fix it and not just cover it up. If the bolt lets loose your repair costs just went sky hi !

[c21fishing]

Originally Posted by peter8

With that very important bolt hanging on by a lot less treads I definatly would fix it and not just cover it up. If the bolt lets loose your repair costs just went sky hi !

what kind of fix do u suggested , would a good epoxy fix be good?