Gator Guards SkegShield Skeg Guard - Mercruiser - Protection Against Reef, Rock and Ramp Damage - DIY Installation, Engineered for Custom Fit - Drainage Hole Prevents Corrosion - Made in The USA

I purchased this back in 2014. Install was very easy. Attractive shield. I have never struck anything in the water, but I think the previous owner did because there was a small chunk taken out of the skeg and this item restored the look and function of my Bravo 3 drive. However, this year I was very unfortunate and struck a submerged shoal. We were travelling slowly, and I had just looked down to get some beef jerky from my son and it happened. I thought it was going to be bad the way the boat reacted (30 foot). Immediately I went into the mode of inspecting and checking for leaks, and even dived off the boat to inspect hull and drive. All I could be certain of, was the drive had struck. The props looked fine, and rotated nicely. Running the boat home to the marina I was testing for vibrations, and steering, and everything felt fine. The drive performed the rest of the season, although I only went out one more time on it. Now, boat is out of water for the year, and I can really inspect for damages. No hull damage, hull missed the shoal! YAY! But, the drive skeg shield took the brunt. It performed just as it should. One mounting bolt was sheared off, and the shield was bent. But, that looks to be the worst. Drive will be pulled however, serviced and repaired as necessary! I will buy a replacement shield!

It looks good, it goes on easy, and it fits right on my early Alpha 1 as advertised (the year is wrong--they were actually available as early as late 1983...go by the model which you should know and ignore the years which are a very loose guideline). I didn't even realize how badly my skeg had been worn away over the years until I had a mild prop strike. I wasn't paying good enough attention when launching the boat and lowered the prop too far, so that the blades flowered out when it struck the ramp concrete. It was consistent enough that it actually ran like that with little issue, but this never would've happened if the skeg had been in tact.Since adding this skeg guard, steering is a little sharper (as it would be--it's basically a small rudder) and there are no more worries about prop strikes.

I was skeptical when I ordered it but am very impressed with the quality of the steel and how easy it was to install. I like the way it looks next to my stainless props as well. Very pleased with the product. Nice job Gator.!!!!Installed on a 2006 240 Sea Ray Sundancer with the Bravo III outdrive.

took a chance and ordered it in, hoping it might work. Fit very well considering 80% of the original skag was gone when I received the boat. This installed easily. I added JB Weld Steel stick Front - Top edge of skeg and lower unit. The boat handles much better especially at lower speeds. Highly recommend.

Attached easily with the provided hardware to repair my broken off skeg leg from my Alpha out. Also improved the look back there which was a nice added bonus!

Easy to install on my Mercruiser Alpha One 1st Gen outdrive! Looks good too. Only a helpless housewife would have problems installing it.

We found this skeg shield (SS00500) to be quality made. Installed on to our 1975 Alpha drive perfect. Had some skeg damage at the boat ramp- yep all due to our 13yr "well experienced" boating nephew- he "thought" the out drive was up but it was not- don't trust a boy to do a man's job -lol. Glad it was a quick 10 min EZ fix! Boat handles as good maybe even little better than before.

I hit a sand bar and a buried rock took out a chunk out of my skew. To get it welded was going to cost $450. Ordered this. It fit on so tight. A rubber hammer was needed to lightly get it on perfect! Then, drill 2 holes and tightened with the enclosed stainless steel screws. The screws are designed to shear off if in the future you hit something hard. So I’m now asking myself why not install even if you don’t need yet.

Very good qualité come with all the Bolt ans glue

GREAT PRODUCT, A BREEZE TO INSTALL

Very expensive

Exactly as advertised, 5 minutes and done. Regular shipping still came in just 2 days. Too bad that Canadians (even with the exchange rate) always seem to pay $20-$40 more than the States.

Works good but a little pricey!