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Van · 07-27-2003, 04:05 PM

The fin is called the skeg...and IMO it needs to be repaired !!
It should be straight for proper performance. Don't know exactly what it can hurt, but it can't be good.

Maybe they can heat it and bent it back and weld a bit on, to make up the rest. If not then they cut further up and weld on an entire skeg.

Then put the new prop on.
Like BC said hopefully the prop shaft isn't bent. usally an aluminum prop saves the shaft. since its much weaker.

It sucks buddy, but thats part of boat owning.
I Been there, Done that!!!

07-27-2003, 04:05 PM	#7
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	The fin is called the skeg...and IMO it needs to be repaired !! It should be straight for proper performance. Don't know exactly what it can hurt, but it can't be good. Maybe they can heat it and bent it back and weld a bit on, to make up the rest. If not then they cut further up and weld on an entire skeg. Then put the new prop on. Like BC said hopefully the prop shaft isn't bent. usally an aluminum prop saves the shaft. since its much weaker. It sucks buddy, but thats part of boat owning. I Been there, Done that!!!
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