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Blackfin Skeg
POWER, PERFORMANCE & PROTECTION TO YOUR BOAT!
When boating one of the leading causes of damage comes from hazards located beneath the surface of the water. Up until now the most dreaded sound caused by running into a rock, coral head or submerged wood, often times meant severe damage to your skeg, prop or the lower half of your engine. Not only does this mean a costly repair, but it also means taking your boat out of commission for a period of time. Now, thanks to the remarkable new Blackfin Skeg, actual skeg damage is something of the past and better performance is right at hand.
Made of high impact composite and easy to install, with no drilling or changes to your original boat or motor, the Blackfin Skeg can be installed in an hour or less. The assembly requires the use of a specific type of adhesive which provides a flexible barrier against the walls of the keg. This results in an absorption void with elastic properties and in the event of an impact; the force is equally distributed in all directions and absorbed by the flexible nature of the Blackfin Skeg. The Blackfin Skeg keeps its shape through the innate memory of the high impact composite aided by the adhesive makeup. This special adhesive also fills all air voids and creates a bond between the new Skeg and your engine's original skeg.
The unique contoured and tapered design of the Blackfin Skeg balances the flow of water and helps to remove vibration to the lowest point of the engine. The fins channel cleaner water onto the prop. This means there is not only less drag, but there is less chance of a blow out. The bottom node design creates lift at all angles allowing you to use less trim. Additionally, with more surface area, controlling the boat is easier especially at low speed. The design of the bottom node limits the engine from plowing into underwater objects and is shaped to ride over the obstruction and to clear the prop.
Available in three sizes, the new revolutionary Blackfin Skeg protects outboard engines like never before. Additionally, in the event of damage to your original stock skeg the Blackfin Skeg can be used to easily and inexpensively repair the damage as long as one third or more of the original skeg is still intact. The added protection and enhanced performance of the Blackfin Skeg make this new product a must have for any boating enthusiast. They are available at Cabela's, and larger marine stores or conveniently online at www.blackfinskeg.com. The suggested retail price is $69.95.
For additional information on Blackfin Skeg contact Re: The Outdoors at 334-612-0859.
Blackfin Skeg is one of many products to be launched by Re:The Outdoors,
a creative think tank whose sole purpose is to design, produce and promote
products that enhance and improve the outdoor experience.