Rock Guard or Skeg Guard

mojokoko · Post by **mojokoko** » April 15th, 2007, 8:00 pm

I was going to put a Skeg GUard on the motor but with all this talk about ROck Guards I'm not sure sure now. Will a rock guard slow your HP down?
As always thanks for you input.

Post by **tin can** » April 15th, 2007, 8:02 pm

No choice there. Get a Wavel Porter rock guard.

fishful_thinkin · Post by **fishful_thinkin** » April 15th, 2007, 8:02 pm

tin can wrote:No choice there. Get a Wavel Porter rock guard.

x2

Post by **birddog** » April 15th, 2007, 8:03 pm

I lost no performance and gained a ton of protection with Wavel's skeg guard

Post by **tin can** » April 15th, 2007, 8:21 pm

Every one is custom built and fit to the motor. This one was made yesterday. Wavel also straightened my slightly bent skeg, and primed the bare aluminum before installing the rock guard. I watched the installation. Wavel is very meticulous. The guard is bolted on with 1/4" bolts. After he bolted it on he cut the bolts off flush with the nuts, welded the nuts to the bolts, and ground everything smooth. You won't go wrong with a Porter rock guard.

Post by **Redbelly** » April 15th, 2007, 8:35 pm

Well I'm gonna get one so's I'll be like all the other BBFnet mens..

Seachaser · Post by **Seachaser** » April 16th, 2007, 10:08 am

How does a metal guard protect a metal skeg that protects a metal motor that hits a rock that is harder than metal? Every rock I ever hit did a lot more damage than just a skeg.

Post by **Barhopr** » April 16th, 2007, 10:38 am

It's a skid plate for your foot. Better to lose the "skid plate" than the oil pan.

Post by **MudDucker** » April 17th, 2007, 11:14 am

How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?

Post by **tin can** » April 17th, 2007, 10:20 pm

MudDucker wrote:How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?

Porter Marine (850 421-1490) Waviel Porter

Post by **Tidedancer** » April 18th, 2007, 2:15 am

tin can wrote:
MudDucker wrote:How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?
Porter Marine (850 421-1490) Waviel Porter

What is the cost John?

Post by **MudDucker** » April 27th, 2007, 8:37 am

tin can wrote:
MudDucker wrote:How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?
Porter Marine (850 421-1490) Waviel Porter

Thank you sir!

Post by **Redbelly** » April 27th, 2007, 3:06 pm

I called to get a rock guard today and Wavel is backed up 3-4 weeks, the answering machine said don't bring any boats, leave yo' name and number and they will call when there is an opening!

Post by AJ » April 28th, 2007, 2:09 am

He's got a good name and will stay busy as long as he continues to do good work. Just get in line.

Post by **Redbelly** » April 28th, 2007, 7:13 am

He called back and I;m in on Monday!

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Rock Guard or Skeg Guard

Rock Guard or Skeg Guard

Excuse my ignorance, but...