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Old 03-22-2013, 08:11 AM
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Default Skeg repair

Anybody know someone who can make and weld a new skeg on my 40 merc ? Can get it done about anywhere in fla for 100 bucks. But.......
Hit something coming out of smithfork creek last year and smoked it .
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:31 AM
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Is it completely gone?

http://www.keelshield.com/skegshield
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:46 AM
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No. I have a skegshield on it ; however, I would like a new skeg welded on. Skegshield can destroy foot !

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Old 03-22-2013, 09:00 AM
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Skegshield can destroy foot !
That's good to know. I was looking into putting one on my boat.
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Old 03-22-2013, 09:06 AM
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PM tk
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:08 AM
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Red face Skegs, <'TK><

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Yes I Have a friend who replaces them for $125 to $135 depending on Make and model ... (The vendor for the skegs has almost doubled his price ), Larry likes to do all of his welding at one setting ... He has ordered a skeg for replacement already for one of our members.

If anyone needs them replaced let me know via PM ... I need to know the Year and HP of your motor ... If you don't know the year give me the model and S/N .... <'TK><

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Old 04-03-2013, 04:44 PM
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Yes I Have a friend who replaces them for $125 to $135 depending on Make and model ... (The vendor for the skegs has almost doubled his price ), Larry likes to do all of his welding at one setting ... He has ordered a skeg for replacement already for one of our members.

If anyone needs them replaced let me know via PM ... I need to know the Year and HP of your motor ... If you don't know the year give me the model and S/N .... <'TK><
Three G's, Great service! Great price! Great guy! Thanks TK
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Old 04-03-2013, 05:12 PM
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Nice!!!
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Old 04-03-2013, 06:37 PM
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Looks like pretty nice work.
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