*In a message dated 04 Nov 96  07:14:00 Joseph Reeves writes:
>     Not that it's of any importance but the proper name of that  "Fin"
> portion of the lower unit is "Skeg".....and the repairs/restoration of
> it to original condition is called  "Heli-Arcing"  (Heli-Arc).    This
> repair can be performed by any reliable company that does professional
> prop repairs.  Usually the outdrive has to be removed in order to have
> the company do this repair, but there are exceptions. Costs, (The ones
> I've had done) have always been under $100, and compared with the cost
> of the outdrive case...that's peanuts. Hope this helps.
It certainly DOES help!  Thanks for the information.  Now I won't
sound like a complete idiot when I call around to find someone who can
do this repair for me.
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