outboard trimmed down on ramp

[Doug 123]

Merc 115 1998 left trimmed down. Boat loaded onto trailer and pulled out. Motor skeg (bottom fin) drug up ramp about 5 feet. Skeg roughed up, but still straight. No damage to prop. Have not run motor yet. Anybody done same thing? Damage to expect?

 

[Spidybot]

Re: outboard trimmed down on ramp

If the damage is only affecting the looks of it (still in shape) there is no problem.<br /><br />The skeg is there for protection. Although that would normally be understood as 'when running at sea' your motor wouldn't know the difference... <br /><br />There are fittings to repair/reinforce skegs. Try a search in this site for 'skeg'.

 

[crab bait]

Re: outboard trimmed down on ramp

sure happends all the time..<br />no-harm.. no-foul..<br /><br />it'll be a reminder 'scar' of a bad day/ stupid human trick...

 

[martyscher]

Re: outboard trimmed down on ramp

I did the first time out in my new boat. the motor was running too, but only for a few feet.<br /><br />It's kind of driving for a bit with the parking brake on. There probably was some damage, but are not really sure how much, or what you should do about it.<br /><br />I hope your boating day was othewise good. Mine was. <br /><br />Stuff happens.