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Rock Guard or Skeg Guard
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:00 pm
by mojokoko
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.
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:02 pm
by tin can
No choice there. Get a Wavel Porter rock guard.
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:02 pm
by fishful_thinkin
tin can wrote:No choice there. Get a Wavel Porter rock guard.
x2
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:03 pm
by birddog
I lost no performance and gained a ton of protection with Wavel's skeg guard
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:21 pm
by tin can
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.
Posted: April 15th, 2007, 8:35 pm
by Redbelly
Well I'm gonna get one so's I'll be like all the other BBFnet mens..
Excuse my ignorance, but...
Posted: April 16th, 2007, 10:08 am
by Seachaser
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.
Posted: April 16th, 2007, 10:38 am
by Barhopr
It's a skid plate for your foot. Better to lose the "skid plate" than the oil pan.
Posted: April 17th, 2007, 11:14 am
by MudDucker
How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?
Posted: April 17th, 2007, 10:20 pm
by tin can
MudDucker wrote:How do I get in touch with him to get my name on the list?
Porter Marine (850 421-1490) Waviel Porter
Posted: April 18th, 2007, 2:15 am
by Tidedancer
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?
Posted: April 27th, 2007, 8:37 am
by MudDucker
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!
Posted: April 27th, 2007, 3:06 pm
by Redbelly
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!
Posted: April 28th, 2007, 2:09 am
by AJ
He's got a good name and will stay busy as long as he continues to do good work. Just get in line.
Posted: April 28th, 2007, 7:13 am
by Redbelly
He called back and I;m in on Monday!
