Damaged Skeg - problem?

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Hello
I have a damaged skeg on my 1999 15HP 2 stroke US built outboard.

Please see pictures attached.





Am I in danger of anything going wrong? Is it dangerously close to exposing the gearbox? Does having a bit missing affect the performance? (It obviously exposes the prop somewhat to damage!)

Your thoughts greatly appreciated.

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There is a company called skeg guard that sell replacement skeg covers. You should be ok for use though.

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Hello
I have a damaged skeg on my 1999 15HP 2 stroke US built outboard.

Please see pictures attached.





Am I in danger of anything going wrong? Is it dangerously close to exposing the gearbox? Does having a bit missing affect the performance? (It obviously exposes the prop somewhat to damage!)

Your thoughts greatly appreciated.

no it is not to close,you will be fine.I broke a chunk off in the DELAWARE river all the way to the gearbox once,ran fine,you also can buy a replcement and have a welder attach it and repaint couple hundred$