Safe-Skeg Stainless Steel Skeg Guard — Yamaha & Mercury Outboard | 35SS650
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A heavy-duty stainless steel skeg guard designed to protect Yamaha and Mercury outboard lower units from impact damage. The skeg is one of the most vulnerable parts of an outboard — a single strike on a rock, sandbar, or submerged debris can crack or shear it entirely, leading to costly gearcase repairs. The Safe-Skeg mounts over the existing skeg and absorbs impact energy, protecting the factory skeg beneath it.
Key Features
- Material: 316 marine-grade stainless steel, 1.5 mm thickness
- Drain hole: Prevents water entrapment, corrosion, and freeze damage behind the guard
- Kit includes: Mounting hardware, allen wrench, Loctite 262, and installation instructions
- Finish: Polished stainless
Fitment
- Yamaha outboard — confirm specific model compatibility with part number 35SS650
- Mercury outboard — confirm specific model compatibility with part number 35SS650
Parts Desk Insights
The 35SS650 is a cross-brand Safe-Skeg covering both Yamaha and Mercury outboards — the shared geometry across these two manufacturers’ lower units at this configuration makes a single part number possible. If this part number doesn’t match your specific lower unit, note that dedicated Yamaha variants (35SS690, 35SS695, 35SS700) and a Mercury-specific variant (35SS715) are also available — confirm your exact model and horsepower against the Safe-Skeg application guide before ordering. This guard is best suited for boaters who regularly navigate shallow water, rocky shorelines, or areas with submerged hazards. The 316 stainless construction holds up in saltwater environments, and the drain hole prevents water from being trapped behind the guard — a common corrosion point on guards without this feature.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
Returns & Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand firmly behind the quality of every product we sell. Your confidence matters to us — and we back it with a straightforward 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
To qualify for a return:
Item must be in new, unused condition
Product must be in its original packaging
All parts, components, hardware, manuals, and accessories must be included
Packaging must be undamaged and suitable for resale
Important:
Electronics are strictly inspected. No returns on open-box electronics. Exceptions may apply only with prior written approval. Any electronic unit that has been installed, powered, activated, or altered may not be eligible for return.
We are serious about product integrity — and equally serious about taking care of our customers. If there is ever a product issue, contact us immediately so we can make it right.
For return authorization, please contact our support team before shipping anything back.