Terrova skeg question

**JESSE JAMES** · 08-12-2012, 10:05 PM

TODAY I WAS installing a terrova 80# tm. i noticed that the skeg is not inline with the shaft. the base of the skeg is about 1/4" off center, which puts the bottom of the skeg about 1" off center. is this normal?

**jigflinger** · 08-12-2012, 10:19 PM

No. Contact MinnKota.

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**jigflinger** · 08-12-2012, 11:02 PM

Is it a new unit? If you bought it used, someone has been inside the motor. If it's new MinnKota will take care of it. If used you need to find out why someone went inside. Good luck.

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**JESSE JAMES** · 08-13-2012, 09:32 AM

Brand new

**jigflinger** · 08-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Need to return it to place of purchase, if possible, and exchange it. Call MinnKota.

**Billbob** · 08-13-2012, 10:19 AM

take it back

**JESSE JAMES** · 08-13-2012, 10:23 AM

CALLED customer support at minn kota and they stated that i could bring it to a warranty center, but that i could also take a rubber mallet and try to hit it back into position since it is a three piece housing on the foot and that they are not threaded.

**jigflinger** · 08-13-2012, 10:32 AM

The motor has 2 bolts that hold it together. If you decide to fix it yourself, loosen the bolts slightly and rotate it gently into position. The motor has O rings to keep water out. Just go easy. Good luck.
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**JESSE JAMES** · 08-14-2012, 09:10 PM

well,........... rolled the dice because i was to lazy to bring boat to a warranty center, took a small rubber mallet and gave the skeg a firm but cautious slap............. skeg moved right into place, WHEW!!!

**Cray** · 08-14-2012, 09:42 PM

Now check and make sure screws are tight.

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