Skegpros™- MegaWare

Keelguard SkegPro TIP

Protect against ramp dragging,rocks,debris,and submerged objects -Installs easily in less than 10 minutes. "A" model to fit virtually any skeg. Made from anti-corrosive, 18-gauge 304 stainless steel, which helps protect against harsh marine environments. Its mirror-polished finish creates a custom look and lasting protection

Video Transcript
Speaker 1:
Here's today's very first one, which also happens to center around the outboard engine, it's with David Shumway from Megaware Keelguard. David, take it away.
David:
Take a look at how much metal is now missing off the skeg on this motor. The owner of this boat only has about an inch or two left, and that's it. Hi, I'm David Shumway, president of Megaware Keelguard. As a boater you worry about hitting something underwater. Trees can fall along the shore line, logs can surprise you as they travel downstream, or, with lower water levels, rocks or big chunks of concrete that once were too deep to be a problem, now pose a dangerous threat. Then there's the accidental ramp dragging, or when parking, the skeg gets hit and bent, and this is why our company has designed a simple and economical solution to skeg repair.
This is our Megaware Skeg Guard. It is constructed of high quality, marine grade, 316 stainless steel, with a mirror-like finish, that will withstand much more damage or abrasion than the traditional skeg that you started out with.
Installing one is really easy. Simply slide it over the remaining part of the skeg, using a rubber mallet if needed. You will need a minimum of one or two usable inches of the original skeg to attach to, then once it's lined up, simply drill two quarter inch holes through the skeg using the holes in the skeg guard as your guide.
Next, take the mounting hardware that's included in the kit, and with the two allen wrenches, secure them into place. You'll notice that the mounting hardware has already been dipped in a thread locker, ensuring that your new skeg guard stays secure. You might also notice this skeg wear tab at the bottom of the skeg guard. It provides additional strength and reinforcement where the skeg is most vulnerable. It also has a drain hole to keep water from collecting and becoming stagnant or freezing.
And the skeg guard is very affordable at less than $100. It's a lot less expensive than welding on a new skeg, and eliminates the heat that can be generated when welding.
If you would like to know more about our skeg guard and find an application that fits your particular motor, please log on to skegguard.com and give your boat the edge.
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