Damaged skeg on outboard

Ferris · 09-08-2020 12:09pm #1

Hi folks,

Recently bought a used 50hp mercury 2-stroke and the skeg has a piece missing. Anyone know of somebody that might be able to repair in Ireland? I’m aware that the gearbox and gear carrier will have to come out but I have to put a water pump into it anyway and change the gearbox oil.

Ubbquittious · 10-08-2020 1:39pm

I had a fella outside abbeyfeale weld a piece onto mine. Might have his contact details somewhere.

fergal.b · 10-08-2020 2:22pm

This guy has done some work for me and is very good. https://www.facebook.com/AluminiumWelding?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARBEPjkSWzKuN-LB_r0DcEicIdcBSJVEa8EX5h-o3R9IMhYtTMTXo6wEJxu6dqnA9KNnUrmlFiwHC39q&hc_ref=ARRnmcG_l0tUhJBSIQ0eHRJ5sjaP3iIJ2Nr7PCYl2q5vzDSyU4TkbHUMRUpo1oDeAsc

You might also get away with a skeg guard something like this. https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-104344-skegshield-mercury-mariner-outboards-honda-yamaha-ss00504.aspx

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Ferris · 10-08-2020 2:38pm

Thanks guys for those contacts lads, I will check them out.

Although it looks the biz I am unsure about the skeg guard to be honest Fergal. Lots of dissimilar metals there and the engine will be used in salt water. Also what happens if you hit a rock with the skeg guard? Does the gearcase crack? I think I would prefer to weld in new aluminium if possible but the ease of fitting the skeg guard is appealing.

Ferris · 10-08-2020 3:29pm

fergal.b wrote: »

This guy has done some work for me and is very good. https://www.facebook.com/AluminiumWelding?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARBEPjkSWzKuN-LB_r0DcEicIdcBSJVEa8EX5h-o3R9IMhYtTMTXo6wEJxu6dqnA9KNnUrmlFiwHC39q&hc_ref=ARRnmcG_l0tUhJBSIQ0eHRJ5sjaP3iIJ2Nr7PCYl2q5vzDSyU4TkbHUMRUpo1oDeAsc

He's close to me Fergal, I'll give him a call I think.

On another point where's a good (a.k.a cheap) source for mercury spares? I need a couple of bits (waterpump/lower leg gasket/ steering link bar / kill cord / spare key / trim anode /ptt anode), I know you have restored a few. Its a 2003 50hp PTO

fergal.b · 10-08-2020 3:34pm

Ferris wrote: »

He's close to me Fergal, I'll give him a call I think.

On another point where's a good (a.k.a cheap) source for mercury spares? I need a couple of bits (waterpump/lower leg gasket/ steering link bar / kill cord / spare key / trim anode /ptt anode), I know you have restored a few. Its a 2003 50hp PTO

Marine parts direct in Swords for handiness and ebay for cheapest

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Damaged skeg on outboard

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