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OnSalty Gator wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 11:37 amSkeg guards look crappy, weld looks brand new.Juan wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 9:57 am Salty and I had this discussion a long time ago and I think we agreed to disagree. Just a matter of preference imo. I don't believe the two small holes required to mount a skeg guard in the upper and thickest part of a skeg weaken the skeg any more than a weld. The way I see it, there's advantages and disadvantages to both ways:
A weld doesn't weld all the way through, the skeg is weaker at the weld because of it and welding with anything but the right cold welding equipment could damage seals.
A weld looks closer to original where a skeg guard is usually a chrome add on.
Skeg guards are weakest at the bolts where they mount but they're designed that way so that the bolts shear off. If you hit something hard enough, you'll lose the skeg guard.
Skeg guards are easy to replace but there has to be enough of the original skeg remaining to drill two mounting holes where the entire skeg can be repaired / replaced with a weld.
I could go on but as I said, I see advantages and disadvantages to both. I'll still go with a skeg guard when I can and weld if I have to.
Just don't hit any rock and it doesn't matter.
It’s pretty much universally accepted ( other that Ruck) that they are weaker than the original. Do some research and don’t just try to think it through. Probably hundreds of pages with pictures on THT. Flatsbroke may have some pics. They always break right at the bolt holes. What would be a little chip on the skeg turs out to be a total replacement.
I did a ton of research on this when my skegs broke. Really no one that knows anything uses them.
Again, do your own research
Hate to hear it. Always enjoyed talking with him at the shop. Hope he makes a full recovery.homboyfsu wrote:Finally, got someone to answer the phone. Bad news Mr. Porter has been in the Hospital for several weeks. Talked to his grandson and he is suppose to be out in the next couple of days. If you Pray then Pray for him and his Family.
I’ve had my skeg repaired 4 times. Every time I was talked out of a skeg guard by people that know more than me ( including the dealer and pathfinder boats). A skeg guard is an lazy fix. Traps saltwater, it’s ugly and it probably weakens the skeg., really no advantage at all except for ease….The hull truth is a forum from people from all over the world. Not just Tallahassee. Thousands of members not like this little local forum. You can actually get real answers there. Dumb opinions get blown out of the water quickly, and folks can be down right rude. But you can get more info on boating than anywhere else. There are many boat builders ( from all over the world)…. Unlike some, I’m not hard headed enough to listen to the people they know more than me, especially when the evidence is overwhelming. Nuff saidJuan wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 1:45 pmOnSalty Gator wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 11:37 amSkeg guards look crappy, weld looks brand new.Juan wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 9:57 am Salty and I had this discussion a long time ago and I think we agreed to disagree. Just a matter of preference imo. I don't believe the two small holes required to mount a skeg guard in the upper and thickest part of a skeg weaken the skeg any more than a weld. The way I see it, there's advantages and disadvantages to both ways:
A weld doesn't weld all the way through, the skeg is weaker at the weld because of it and welding with anything but the right cold welding equipment could damage seals.
A weld looks closer to original where a skeg guard is usually a chrome add on.
Skeg guards are weakest at the bolts where they mount but they're designed that way so that the bolts shear off. If you hit something hard enough, you'll lose the skeg guard.
Skeg guards are easy to replace but there has to be enough of the original skeg remaining to drill two mounting holes where the entire skeg can be repaired / replaced with a weld.
I could go on but as I said, I see advantages and disadvantages to both. I'll still go with a skeg guard when I can and weld if I have to.
Just don't hit any rock and it doesn't matter.
It’s pretty much universally accepted ( other that Ruck) that they are weaker than the original. Do some research and don’t just try to think it through. Probably hundreds of pages with pictures on THT. Flatsbroke may have some pics. They always break right at the bolt holes. What would be a little chip on the skeg turs out to be a total replacement.
I did a ton of research on this when my skegs broke. Really no one that knows anything uses them.
Again, do your own research
Everyone has their own opinion and some base those opinions on experience and not just what they read on the internet or on THT. Nuff said.
Hope he pulls it out. Tough dude
Probably broke at the same place (the weld) each time.
For the record: All untrue. Do some more "research"Salty Gator wrote: ↑March 9th, 2022, 9:39 am A skeg guard is an lazy fix. Traps saltwater, it’s ugly and it probably weakens the skeg., really no advantage at all except for ease….
It is a lazy fix: it weakens the lower unit( plenty of pics available), it does trap salt and sand and most definitely ugly. And they definitely offer no advantage. Which part is untrue? Maybe you should do some research. Or offer up your “ experience “ and offer up some sort of advantage. I seriously can’t think of any advantage at all except for ease of install. There is a reason those cheap ugly things don’t come standard on outboards, they are junk. But they are sold because there is someone that will buy it.Juan wrote: ↑March 9th, 2022, 7:39 pmProbably broke at the same place (the weld) each time.
Not the case Rick you are making assumptions. You are in the minority believe it or not.
For the record: All untrue. Do some more "research"Salty Gator wrote: ↑March 9th, 2022, 9:39 am A skeg guard is an lazy fix. Traps saltwater, it’s ugly and it probably weakens the skeg., really no advantage at all except for ease….
Whew man that's really unfortunate. Isn't there a newer welder in St Mark's / crawfordville doing metal work ?homboyfsu wrote:Went I talk to his grandson he told me the Mr. Porter was the only one that did this repair. I talk to Shields and Parkway they both told me they send the Lower Unit off and Shields gave me a estimate of $250.