Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Splashwell Guard for low transom boats
Posted by gchuba on 09/21/14 - 10:42 AM
#1
I was skimming the local San Francisco Bay Area Craigslist ads. Saw a "22 foot Boston Whaler Outrage" for sale. It is a 1983 with the low cut transom. Fore of the motor they installed a raised splash guard that prevents water from coming over the transom into the boat. Looks like a clean install. I fired off an email to ask how it was done, by who, etc... . Will keep all posted. Nice set of pictures with the boat ( I personally do not have the ability to post the access to the ad).
Garris
Posted by saumon on 09/22/14 - 12:53 AM
#3
This is a common appendage on walleyes back-trollers:
http://www.wavewackers.com/
Edited by saumon on 09/22/14 - 12:54 AM
Posted by scoslv20 on 09/22/14 - 7:37 PM
#4
Looks to me like they used 1 inch styrofoam pieces fitted to the original splashwell. Then glued together to make a male plug, then covering with epoxy resin/glass cloth and gelcoat.
Posted by gchuba on 09/23/14 - 7:10 AM
#5
The fellow was nice enough to get back to me. My email stated my interest in the splash guard, not in a boat purchase. He purchased the boat with the guard and has no knowledge of how and who for manufacturer. However, he mentioned the immediate installation of a now necessary bilge pump because the self draining feature was compromised.
Garris