How bad will this be to fix?

[jethro]

Sebago Lake in Maine has some tricky spots that go from 200 feet to nothing in the blink of an eye. What's this going to cost me to fix? I would rather fix it than do a slip on skeg cover but I guess cost will dictate.

 

[DaleH]

Cost = 1 container of Marinetex

 

[jethro]

Cost = 1 container of Marinetex

Yeah? You wouldn't bother having it welded then? Good enough.

 

[DaleH]

Yeah? You wouldn't bother having it welded then? Good enough.

If not leaking, I sure wouldn't ... could cause more harm! Most guys I know would file it smooth and be done with it ...

I've repaired OB powerheads with M-Tex and even then drilled&tapped it to hold a bolt for the starter ... and that OB motor is still being used as is!

My only gripe about M-Tex is that the mix ratio s#$ks to me ... so I end up using 1/4 to 1/2 the container to ensure I got the correct mix ratio. Translated - tough to mix small batches. Surface prep will be key, better oversize glob to get it to hold. Shape with Dremel when cured.

 

[gatorglenn]

Yep, great way to fix. But don’t forget the rattle can of paint [emoji106]


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[Riverdog]

Check out someone that repaired props, get an estimate. I had a skeg repaired years ago, just can't remember what it cost. Looked like new.

 

[Pappy]

Personally.....wouldn't worry about it but M-Tex is the way to go if you want to fix it.
Mix ratio is 5:1 if I remember right and I would build up one side and the front with masking tape to hold the mixture until dry. File, sand, and paint.

 

[onthewater102]

I used a piece of window screening when I had a larger repair to make to help give the masking tape some form. Just need a layer of tape on the inside so the screening doesn't make contact with the epoxy or you'll have a bear of a time getting the two separated later on.

 

[DaleH]

Just need a layer of tape on the inside so the screening doesn't make contact with the epoxy or you'll have a bear of a time getting the two separated later on.

FWIW Pam cooking spray with olive oil is an awesome 'spray release agent' for use with epoxies and glues!

 

[onthewater102]

and soft plastic lure molds

 

[nccatfisher]

It wouldn't be hard at all. I would just clean it real good TIG it up. Grind the excess of, finish it off with sandpaper the a Scotch Brite disc, then paint and no one would be the wiser.