{"product_id":"megaware-keelguard-skegguard-27011-skeg-protector-for-mercury-mercruiser-pre-alpha-1-drives-1973-1984","title":"Megaware KeelGuard SkegGuard 27011 Skeg Protector for Mercury MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 1 Drives 1973-1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Megaware KeelGuard SkegGuard 27011 is a stainless steel skeg protector built to shield your drive's skeg from ramp dragging, hidden underwater debris, and everyday wear, and to restore function to a skeg that has already been damaged or broken. It is designed to fit Mercury MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 1 drives (1973-1984), and Megaware also offers guards sized for other inboard and outboard motors including Evinrude, Johnson, Force, Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Nissan, Tohatsu, OMC, Suzuki, Volvo, and Yamaha under separate part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is heavy-duty 18 gauge marine grade 316 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish that conforms closely to the shape of the skeg once installed. A built-in drain hole at the bottom lets water escape rather than pool against the metal, which helps prevent corrosion and freeze damage over time. Installation is a simple four-step process: the guard is slid onto the existing skeg and gently seated with a rubber mallet, then secured through pre-drilled holes using a 1\/4-inch drill bit. The SkegGuard 27011 can be fitted with as little as 2 to 3 inches of the original skeg still intact, making it a practical fix for a skeg that has already suffered impact damage rather than a full drive replacement. It is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Megaware KeelGuard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeg Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316 stainless steel, 18 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, prevents water collection and corrosion\/freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Drill Bit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Remaining Skeg Length for Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672057270110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMercury MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 1 Drives, 1973-1984\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Megaware KeelGuard SkegGuard 27011 used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SkegGuard 27011 is a stainless steel guard that slides over an existing skeg to protect it from ramp dragging, debris impacts, and everyday wear, and it can also restore function to a skeg that is already damaged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SkegGuard 27011 fit my drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part number 27011 is fitted for Mercury MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 1 drives, 1973-1984. Megaware makes separate SkegGuard part numbers sized for other inboard and outboard motors, so the drive model matters when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the SkegGuard 27011 made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from heavy-duty 18 gauge marine grade 316 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish that conforms to the shape of the skeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I install the SkegGuard 27011?\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation is a four-step process: slide the SkegGuard 27011 onto the existing skeg, gently seat it with a rubber mallet, then drill through the pre-drilled holes with a 1\/4-inch drill bit to secure it in place. The full process takes under 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much of the original skeg has to be left for this to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SkegGuard 27011 can be installed with as little as 2 to 3 inches of the original skeg still remaining, making it a fix for a skeg that has already taken damage rather than a replacement drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the SkegGuard 27011 weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Megaware SkegGuard 27011 weighs 0.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a drain hole to prevent water buildup?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the SkegGuard 27011 includes a drain hole at the bottom so water does not collect against the stainless steel, which helps prevent corrosion or freeze damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SkegGuard 27011 come with a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty from Megaware KeelGuard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SkegGuard 27011 be used to fix a broken skeg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the SkegGuard 27011 is designed to restore function to a skeg that is damaged or broken, provided at least 2 to 3 inches of the original skeg remains to mount it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools do I need to install the SkegGuard 27011?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rubber mallet is used to seat the guard onto the skeg, and a 1\/4-inch drill bit is needed to secure it through the pre-drilled mounting holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the SkegGuard 27011 fit outboard motors like Yamaha or Suzuki?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part number 27011 is sized for Mercury MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 1 drives; Megaware offers separate SkegGuard part numbers for other outboard brands such as Evinrude, Johnson, Force, Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Nissan, Tohatsu, OMC, Suzuki, Volvo, and Yamaha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish does the SkegGuard 27011 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SkegGuard 27011 has a mirror-polished finish on its 316 stainless steel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keel Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49027495395547,"sku":"MKI-27011","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/81GQJBoEL3L_960b1158-3478-4df6-a11a-ca98e9a57f3a.jpg?v=1785331033","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/megaware-keelguard-skegguard-27011-skeg-protector-for-mercury-mercruiser-pre-alpha-1-drives-1973-1984","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}