Skeg and Prop Protection

Just curious. I have looked at a number of skeg protectors. Some are
pretty obvious that they will create a lot of drag in the water. Others
look like the loss would be minimal. Anybody use soemthing? Did you notice
any loss in top end or in hole shot?

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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Just curious. I have looked at a number of skeg protectors. Some are
pretty obvious that they will create a lot of drag in the water. Others
look like the loss would be minimal. Anybody use soemthing? Did you notice
any loss in top end or in hole shot?

While I haven't been on your water, I understand the desire to protect your investment. I haven't
seen any of those products really offer the benefits they advertise. Caution and good judgment are
still the best skeg protectors available.

My advice is to save your money.
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Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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Anybody use soemthing?

lots of folks that fish the river here weld a the working end of a pitch fork
in front of their skeg. On the 3 to 5 horsepower motors used, they don't seem
to create much trouble.
Ronnie

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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Just curious. I have looked at a number of skeg protectors. Some are
pretty obvious that they will create a lot of drag in the water. Others
look like the loss would be minimal. Anybody use soemthing? Did you
notice
any loss in top end or in hole shot?

--
Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com
All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona
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The jetboat river guys here use a circular shield around their kicker props.
But these are only used up to about 6-7 mph.
Bill

Have to add. The San Diego Lifeguards on their inflatables have the same
round type protector. And they go faster, 25-30 at least.
Bill

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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Just curious. I have looked at a number of skeg protectors. Some are
pretty obvious that they will create a lot of drag in the water. Others
look like the loss would be minimal. Anybody use soemthing? Did you
notice
any loss in top end or in hole shot?

--
Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com
All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona
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The jetboat river guys here use a circular shield around their kicker
props.
But these are only used up to about 6-7 mph.
Bill

lots of folks that fish the river here weld a the working end of a
pitch fork in front of their skeg

That's quite ingenious. Great idea.

That's how the cavitation plate on my 20 horse got bent. The bracket for
the rock guard fork bolts to the cavitation plate. I hit something while
putting the boat on plane, and it bent the cavitation plate (why don't they
call it an ANTIcavitation plate) and force the fork back, taking out the
prop in the process. Worked ine on the 6 horse, though.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

The bottom line is these things are basically gimmicks Bob. While they
might prevent a few minor scratches & bruises, they aren't worth a darn if
you really whack a rock or something. They all detract from your hole shot
& top-end speed, and you have to drill holes in your motor to install
all/most of them.

Warren
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Just curious. I have looked at a number of skeg protectors. Some are
pretty obvious that they will create a lot of drag in the water. Others
look like the loss would be minimal. Anybody use soemthing? Did you
notice
any loss in top end or in hole shot?

--
Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com
All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona
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