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My well intentioned and loving family towed my 1995 Vista 258 (OMC 7.4L King Cobra) to a marina on the CT river to have the holding tank pumped out so theboat could be winterized this weekend, and that $20 job was accomplished without problem as thre tank was 99% empty (just got the boat last August and it had been out of the water for t least 2 yrs wrapped). My tale of woe began 32 seconds after they towed the boat down the drive way because both of them forgot to raise the outdrive. The 14.5 X 19 prop is toast. The skeg lost a chunk about the size of a deck of cards, actually it is a large chunk and a smaller chunklett big enough to make a key fob to remind myself to leave highly detailed step-by-step written instructions about towing the boat. My question is, should I attach a stainless steel keg guard repair piece or have a new skeg part welded on? Also, since I need a new prop, should I repace with stainless stell? Size?? Makers Mark or Jameison??

Thanks
Knotty Gull

Aw man, start with the Jameison, that will help. I would have a new skeg welded on, the skeg guards are a nice temp fix, but not as sturdy in my opinion. As far as props, well for a Vista, its about cruising more than speed, so I would go with a replacement aluminum, costs less for sure.

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

i second that with the Jameison and the repairs as well!
never have to be worried with the repaired/welded skeg coming off, it will be as new

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"Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes "

1996 238 Vista dlx "Casper's Toy Too"
2006 5.0GXI w/closed cooling, DP-sm 1.95 drive
Previous boat:
1998 Sundowner 205

Thanks, the weld repair is the best choice and I appreciate your advice. The Jameison helped and of course I shared it with both guilty parties (made 'em more guilty hehehehe), but I feel tremendousy lucky to look out my backdoor and see my boat on her trailer dressed in her storm gear and fall leaves. This forum Rocks!

Knotty Gull
1995 Vista 258 OMC 7.4L