"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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"WRH" wrote in message
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I had an entire skeg replaced once and I think it cost me around $100.
But
I
took the lower unit off and took it to them. I now have a 150 Merc and
have
been looking at those guards for the same reason.

--
Bill
Chesapeake, Va


"Coff" wrote in message
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The bottom 1/2 of the skeg on my Merc I/O has been missing for a few
years now. The marina mechanic approached me today as I was getting
things ready for next week's launch. He questioned that since I tend
to be a little anal regarding the care of my boat, why have I not
gotten the skeg repaired?

I told him that I didn't see $280 worth of value in getting that
little piece welded back on.

Questions for the NG:

1. Is there a performance or handling benefit to having it at 100%?
2. What, exactly, does it do?
3. I think I'm getting hosed at $280 for the repair, so I haven't
reparied it. Am I?
4. Can I just buy one of those Skeg Guards from West Marine for about
$90 & attach it to achieve the same results?

Thanks.

Coff



I had a 15 hp skeg fixed, just small chunk out, and some other welding
done
on a leg. I pulled the leg and sent it to them. $85 about 4 years ago.

My sentiments exactly - $280 sounds way high to me. I'm wondering who
quoted you that price - was it a boat shop or a welder? I've always used
welding/fabrication shops (with boat and lower unit expertise, of course) to
do this sort of stuff, not boat shops. That might make a difference.
Obviously, if it costs more than $100 (I'd expect to pay less), your best
bet would be to put a skeg guard on it instead. And I think that would be a
perfectly viable option. Good luck.

Grissy