Bend it back or just replace it

[Mark Misocky]

I have a bent skeg pretty good one no chips at all just bent also a lot of vibration going on. Can It be straightened out and what's the best method.

 

[Rob LaMoy]

If you try to bend it back, chances are it will break. Either way, you have nothing to lose. Try bending it back first. Then if it breaks you can buy a new one.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

You can also take it to a shop where they will drop your LU heat and straighten. Some have also used 2X4's and clamps to straighten somewhat.

 

[Mark Misocky]

Gambled and smacked it twice with a rubber Mallot jackpot baby Woo HOO !

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Be careful it will be weaker. Also check your propshaft if you still have vibration.

 

[Jimmy Easterling]

I put a stainless skeg guard on mine, saved further damage to skeg and prop several times.