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Title: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Tenoptue on June 05, 2021, 09:27:05 AM: Hi all.

I have Yamaha 8MSHZ (2 stroke, short shaft, 2001 ) with broken skeg. Want to fix it to have a protection for the propeller.
Looks like my options are either welding or skeg protector. Welding can cause overheating and another set of problems, and I can't find skeg protector for such small engine and also I'm not sure if I have enough skeg left for the screws.

I inclined towards the protector so far (if I can find one). What would be your opinion/advise?

I'm nearby Seattle, Washington - would appreciate contacts of a trusted welder or shop who can help me.

Thank you in advance!
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on June 05, 2021, 09:32:28 AM: I think you are SOL on the skeg protector. Nothing is left to protect. A marine shop should be able to cut and weld on a new piece for you.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Stein on June 05, 2021, 09:47:24 AM: Your best bet may be to find a donor engine and swap lowers. If you find one not running, it will probably be the same price as trying to hire someone to weld something up on that one.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: huntnphool on June 05, 2021, 11:00:35 AM: Chris Hoover at Strongweld in Lakewood is very good.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Caseyd on June 05, 2021, 11:13:07 AM: Ballard marine fabrication
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: CP on June 05, 2021, 11:23:50 AM: Either

1. Use it as is. It will work find unless you run aground, then you need a new prop.
2. Prop guard - looks like you have enough left to bolt to.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: GWP on June 05, 2021, 12:19:05 PM: Al's Welding in Burien has ALWAYS been good for me for big and small stuff.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 05, 2021, 01:04:29 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on June 05, 2021, 11:00:35 AM
Chris Hoover at Strongweld in Lakewood is very good.

Yes he is.

We grew up in the same hood.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Tenoptue on June 14, 2021, 09:54:58 PM: Thank you everyone for your replies. I've decided to use it as is and look for a spare lower unit.
Title: Re: Broken Skeg Yamaha 8hp - need advice
Post by: Special T on June 14, 2021, 10:35:19 PM: Macs prop saver River runner. Have one on every boat i own... currently 3 of them. Best insurance a man can buy!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210615/c93ee9b678ce1b9b23d040744c08fea9.jpg)

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