skeg repair

Randy,
There are three reasons why you need a skeg. #1 It protects the propeller
because it hits the bottom first. #2 It helps to prevent "chine walking" in
high perf boats. #3 it acts as a rudder.
Get it welded or risk poor directional response from the helm.
Gerry


"bowgus" wrote in message

 > If it was me, and it was only 1/3 gone, and there was no damage (leakage,
 > vibration) I'd leave well enough alone. Maybe it's time to look instead
into
 > a more forgiving depth gauge
 >
 >


  > > Just got the boat out of the water and what do I find... about 1/3 of
the
  > > skeg gone. Best to have it welded and repaired. Or are these Skegguards
  > > worth the money?
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