Prop Protector Options

[Jason R.]

So I've got a 9.9 Yamaha on my Shawnee with a prop that needs to be taken out in the woods and shot- oh and basically no skeg left. Is there any way to get a prop protector of some sort on it? I need a new prop but after my last Little Red trip, I am positive that the new one will look like the current one after about 2 trips. The boat will float in about 3 inches of water but the prop obviously has to hang down there pretty far and either needs protection or I just need to get out and pull the boat. I've seen the two major prop protector designs that Cabela's and Bass Pro sell but I am not sure they will work without a skeg to attach them to. Thanks.

[fishinwrench]

I would have the skeg repaired and forgo the attaching of any kind of "guard".

It is my opinion that prop guards just create more turbulence and cause more problems than they solve. The trick to running rivers with a prop is knowing the stretch of river well, and taking it slow and cautious until you do.

In the usually clear waters of the Ozarks that is pretty easy to do.

[Jason R.]

Thanks wrench. I guess someone can just weld a new skeg onto my motor? I definitely did not know the stretch I fished on Sunday. I did catch a good brown though.

[fishinwrench]

Yes you can weld a new skeg on. If done by a quality shop it will be stronger than, and look as good as the original.

The last one I had done on a smallish outboard (15hp Evinrude) cost 65.00 and that included touching up some chips on the cav plate as well.

[Jason R.]

Yes you can weld a new skeg on. If done by a quality shop it will be stronger than, and look as good as the original.

The last one I had done on a smallish outboard (15hp Evinrude) cost 65.00 and that included touching up some chips on the cav plate as well.

Awesome. Thanks again wrench.