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 Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: David Rush]
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05/30/18 01:07 PM
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BAllen91
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You could just put a SkegGuard on it. I can get you 20% off if interested. All you need is 2”-3” of skeg remaining. A guard ain't quite the same as a properly functioning skeg. On a 250hp motor, you want a properly functioning skeg. Leave it at that. Get it repaired properly. I have one on mine (no skeg damage) and it performs fine. I’d get it fixed too. The guard has saved me from having to get my skeg repaired though. Hit a stump at Pines on plane... just had to replace the SkegGuard.  Where did you hit a stump on plane at pines?
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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05/30/18 01:32 PM
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David Rush
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BAllen. I left out of Alley Creek and was heading towards the first set of poles.
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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05/31/18 05:18 PM
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King.
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You cant weld cast aluminum without a significant amount of porosity in the weld. I broke my skeg off, had a new one welded on and it bent at the weld seam. I bit..ed enough and they welded another one. It will never be as strong as it was when it was cast. I'm currently looking to buy a used housing so when it breaks again, because its just a matter of time, i'll replace the whole gear housing. Insurance companies wont usually pay for a new gear housing so we are all basically screwed if you break your skeg off.
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: 9094]
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05/31/18 09:10 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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B&B prop in Richland Hills does a good job. They have done them for me. I would not recommend these guys for any prop or skeg work. Josh at Steves custom props is very good,
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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05/31/18 09:13 PM
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basshc
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If it was mine and new boat, insurance deal I would have new OEM
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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05/31/18 09:23 PM
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captain-kilroy
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Well found out today they just welded in a patch piece into it. I am trying to figure out why my dealer is trying so save someone else's insurance money. I also found out that my insurance has taken care of the cost so far and their insurance hasn't done [censored]. So I believe the impact of the wreck bowed the skeg more that factory and when they patched the middle its off kilter. That is why it buffers over 60 mph
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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06/05/18 01:14 PM
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Gamblinman
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Well found out today they just welded in a patch piece into it. I am trying to figure out why my dealer is trying so save someone else's insurance money. I also found out that my insurance has taken care of the cost so far and their insurance hasn't done [censored]. So I believe the impact of the wreck bowed the skeg more that factory and when they patched the middle its off kilter. That is why it buffers over 60 mph A dealer should never even consider repairing a skeg. A new case with your internals at a minimum. In addition, I would have your whole motor mounting assembly visually inspected for damage. I don't see that repaired skeg as causing the buffering you mention...like something else was damaged.
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Re: 2017 zx 250 skeg repair
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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06/05/18 04:43 PM
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Okie Poke
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Make sure to check prop shaft to see if it got bent.
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