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Blackfin Skeg

Item # 87651
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Key Features

  • Constructed from rugged, nylon composite

  • Provides better handling

  • Quicker plane times


Our Price  $99.99
Sale Price  $89.99

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Product Description
The most vulnerable part of your lower unit is the skeg. It often ends up damaged, requiring repair or replacement. Now, the revolutionary Blackfin provides a breakthrough in skeg protection, repair, or replacement. Blackfin is made of a rugged, nylon composite, and it's easily installed, saving the time and expense of a trip to the marine shop. Unlike typical skegs, Blackfin offers performance enhancing features that provide better handling, quicker plane times, and more steering control. Comes with all you need for a do-it-yourself application, including special marine adhesive and complete instruction. Sizes are determined by your lower unit gear housing measurement: S (10-1/2" to 12-1/2"), M (13-1/2" to 14-1/2"), L (15-1/2" and larger). Exception: Mercruiser Alpha One measures medium but requires small instead.

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Blackfin Skeg
 
4.2

(based on 58 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good performance (31)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Weather proof (13)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Easy to install (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small boats (25)
    • Large boats (15)
    • Personal crafts (14)
    • Personal watercraft (5)
    • Waterskiing (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced (22), Casual/ recreational (19), Recreational (11)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (31)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Blackfin Skeg is an awesome deal !!

    easy install, awesome deal !!!!

    easy install, awesome deal !!!!

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    LOOSE FIT ON ALPHA ONE (GEN ONE)

    I HAVEN'T INSTALLED YET, AS 'DRY FIT' SEEMS QUITE LOOSE & I'M CONCERNED ONCE I GLUE IT UO, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CENTER LINE POSITIONING. I FEEL THE BLACKFIN ...Read complete review

    I HAVEN'T INSTALLED YET, AS 'DRY FIT' SEEMS QUITE LOOSE & I'M CONCERNED ONCE I GLUE IT UO, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CENTER LINE POSITIONING. I FEEL THE BLACKFIN SKEG COVER SHOULD BE A MORE SNUG FIT EVEN WHEN DRY FITTING TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE CENTERLINE POSITIONING. I AM CONSIDERING RETURNINNG THIS PRODUCT FOR A STAINLESS ONE WITH MOUNTING SCREWSS TO MAINTAIN A HIGHER DEGREE OF CENTERLINE ACCURACY.

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    6/13/2013
     
    5.0

    best up grade purchased to date

    By Tim toolman

    from Chalfont, Pa.

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Performance

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Large Boats
      • Small Boats

      Comments about Blackfin Skeg:

      This product performs better than advertised should have bought sooner!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/31/2013

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Outstanding product

      By Sonic

      from central Texas

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Good Performance
      • Reliable
      • Tough
      • Weather Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Boats
        • Small Boats

        Comments about Blackfin Skeg:

        The Blackfin Skeg protector is an outstanding product; I've had one on every boat I've owned because if installed correctly this one small item can and will save U a lot of money.
        I hit a submerged floater on the lake a couple of months back and the entire skeg was broken off my lower unit BUT the Blackfin was still intact!!!! if that wasn't enough to convince me I was told by a person with an insurance company that without having had the Blackfin installed I would/could have totalled the motor!! Love my Blackfin and will have one on any boat I own from now on.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        10/10/2012
         
        4.0

        easy installation

        By Fuzzy

        from Lapeer, Mi.

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Small Boats

            Comments about Blackfin Skeg:

            I installed the Blackfin in less than a half an hour. I had torn off more than 3 inches of my skeg and had to use the entire tube of sealant to fill the bottom of the repair skeg. Our season is over for boating but I am anxiously awaiting trying out this great looking product!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/20/2012
             
            1.0

            It fell apart after 2 yrs

            By Punger

            from Minneapolis, MN

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Blackfin Skeg:

                  It was easy to install. I keep my boat in fresh water during the season and I was checking it and it was peeling off. I now have to replace it with a SS version.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                  8/17/2012
                   
                  5.0

                  "This product really works"

                  By Bernie at the Lake

                  from Lake Anna, Lousia, Virginia

                  About Me Advanced

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good Performance
                  • Install clear of prop
                  • No screws or drill holes
                  • Restores skeg perfectly
                  • Weather Resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Just measure skeg
                    • Large Boats
                    • Personal Crafts
                    • Small Boats

                    Comments about Blackfin Skeg:

                    Other products need to be screwed on the broken skeg. I feel this would be too ridgid, and if hit bottom again might break skeg off too high.
                    This product comes with great adhesive,and is strong rubber that will give. At worst it can be removed and replaced, and will not break off skeg. I love it! A perfect repair for my broken skeg.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    • Q:

                      I have a 2007 90HP mercury outboard two stroke, what size will best fit this ? Thanks.
                      Asked on 7/15/2012 by rowdy from terre haute , in.

                      0 answers

                    • Q:

                      I have a King Cobra outdrive. The measurement is 14.5".....I've heard these will work on my outdrive and then I've heard they won't work on a King Cobra outdrive. Does anyone have a definite answer?
                      Asked on 7/5/2012 by Rob from Farmington, MN

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                    • Q:

                      i have an 150 hp Yamaha with dual props lower unit measurres 17" does a large fit it r is their an extra large
                      Asked on 6/29/2012 by mojoronnie

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                    • Q:

                      Is this item good for repair also? If so, how much of the old skeg, (in my case it was broken off), does there have to be to attach the black fin?
                      Asked on 5/29/2012 by Anonymous

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                    • Q:

                      I HAVE A 2011 MERCRUISER MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTED V6, WHICH SIZE OF BLACKFIN SKEG DO I NEED.
                      Asked on 2/23/2012 by Anonymous

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                    • Q:

                      When measuring for my blackfin i get between 12.5 and 13.5, which size should i order, a small or medium?
                      Asked on 8/27/2011 by E2bhunting from Baltimore, MD

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        The medium. Small is for 10.5" to 11.5"

                        Medium fits 12.5" to 14.5"

                        Answered on 7/29/2012 by Brian from Phoenix, AZ

                    • Q:

                      what size for a new 75 hp four stroke yamaha
                      Asked on 8/21/2011 by Anonymous

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                    • Q:

                      Hi, I have a johnson 115 HP 2 stroke from 1999. What size should I use?
                      Thanks for your answer

                      Phil
                      Asked on 8/17/2011 by Phil from France

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                    • Q:

                      on my johnson 115 the mesurment that i got was 15 inches. is this the large size
                      Asked on 8/16/2011 by Anonymous

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                    • Q:

                      I have a 1999 mercury 135 HP optimax. I measured the bullet of the lower unit measures 13" what size will fit best?

                      v/r
                      Ken
                      Asked on 8/11/2011 by Ken Phelps from Columbus, MS

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