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Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 1 month ago #33019

dpanky Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 109 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	The welder zigzagged a new bottom half to the aluminum skeg. Better than disturbing the weld at the top of the skeg or joining it in a straight line. Skeg from 1988 Merc 115 HP. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 1 month ago #33027

daveswaves Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 396 Karma: 36 Thank you received: 0	Nice to see a structural repair. Im guessing your welder grew up in the aircraft welding field. Not too many backyard welders that are confident enough of their weld penetration to grind off the bead. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 1 month ago #33039

Robby321 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 902 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 10	That guy knows what he's doing...excellent work! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 1 month ago #33063

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Skeg will go on this motor.

Touched up small scratches and nicks in more than 100 places with a small artist's paint brush dipped in paint sprayed into the plastic spray cap of Mercury Phanton. Touched up the top, cowl and front panel. One side of the cowl is specked with small white spots which I will have to live with.

Next to touch up the midsection and primer and paint the lower unit.

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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 2 weeks ago #33881

dpanky Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 109 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Midsection touched up and buffed and waxed. Lower unit is at paint shop. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 2 weeks ago #33896

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Looks great David. Your meticulous attention to detail is "top shelf", my friend! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 2 weeks ago #34009

barnfinder Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 447 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 1	Can this be welded? How will affect the operation of the 1965 Merc 500? AND... could I use the leg from this 1989 Mercury 40 that has a blown powerhead and I am parting out? I believe I figured out that they use the same powerhead/exhaust tube gasket? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 2 weeks ago #34024

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1470 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	yes it can be welded and won't hurt performance. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 13 years 2 weeks ago #34060

dpanky Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 109 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	My advice is to find an experienced aluminum welder. Welders can be good at steel or stainless steel, but have no experience with aluminum. The best person would be a prop or marine welder who has done this very thing. There are tricks to the trade gained from experience. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38227

dpanky Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 109 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Lower unit back from paint shop with three coats of paint. Next is to install on motor, connect controls, battary, and start the motor on the motor stand. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38247

Matt Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 586 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	very nice ! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38256

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dpanky wrote:

My advice is to find an experienced aluminum welder. Welders can be good at steel or stainless steel, but have no experience with aluminum. The best person would be a prop or marine welder who has done this very thing. There are tricks to the trade gained from experience.

I agree.
Plus, there are slightly different consumables involved.
Beyond that, you get what you pay for.
Expect to pay more for a guy that "knows his stuff."

BTW
The skeg weld pictured above is pure art.
plus, the welder knew to spread the load and stress points over multiple surfaces; not likely to break under any impact.
Great Job

lar

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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38552

dpanky Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 109 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Painted lower unit installed on 1988 Mercury. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38554

Aqualift Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 104 Karma: 9 Thank you received: 0	Beautiful! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Solid Way to Weld a Skeg 12 years 11 months ago #38573

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Turned out super nice David, you do great work my friend! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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