Damage to Lower Unit Fin.

allz28 · 03-23-2013, 07:58 PM

Should I be concerned about this damage?

I don't remember having this damage to my outdrive, but I could have missed it. I just finished trailering the boat about 650 miles (it hasn't been in the water) and although I can't imagine that something would have hit it, I guess it could be possible. I did have a trailer tire blow out. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

***ColoradoDiablo*** · 03-23-2013, 08:51 PM

Fixed it for ya allz and sent you a PM

It looks like a new break to me. I would think you could have a new piece welded in fairly easy.
Is it on the front or the rear of the lower unit , kinda hard to tell in pic?

allz28 · 03-23-2013, 08:54 PM

It's on the front of my Alpha 1. And thanks for fixing the photo!

***ColoradoDiablo*** · 03-23-2013, 09:08 PM

It's not going to cause any real issue , but I'd take it to a good welder and see if he can weld you a new piece on without a heat issue. I think it is possible.
Then you can form it , finish off the edges , and repaint. Never see it was there.
If you do nothing it might cause stress cracks in the aluminum , but I doubt it.

allz28 · 03-24-2013, 09:32 PM

Good info, Larry. I really appreciate it. I'll probably try to leave it alone and hope it doesn't cause any stress cracks through this season. Boat has a lot of big expenses coming and anything I can put off for a little while will help.