Splash Guard Rubber

  • Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    July 13, 2022 at 9:03 am #2134912

    Thinking about fabricating some Splash Guards for my Alumacraft. I see that White Cap and others use a rubber for around the motor and kicker areas. Santoprene Rubber is specified by one manufacturer…I see that McMaster has it available.

    My question for those that have splash guards…

    What thickness is the rubber material ?

    I was thinking 1/8 thickness would be stiff enough.
    I have access to 1/4″ lexan and a break (I work at a glass shop) and I have HDPE for the bottom channel material.

    Any suggestions ?
    Thanks

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1802
    July 13, 2022 at 9:10 am #2134919

    Ive made splash guards for several tiller boats.

    Ive used 1/8″ and 1/4″ Buna.

    The 1/8″ wasn’t sturdy enough to keep the water out when back trolling in rougher water.

    If its not going to break the bank, I’d go with 1/4″

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1802
    July 14, 2022 at 7:37 am #2135175

    If you need ideas you could look online at boats.

    A few pictures from my boats:

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    1. P6180847-scaled.jpg

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1802
    July 14, 2022 at 7:41 am #2135178

    I got rid of the glass boat 5 years ago and downsized. The new boat is a work in progress. I reinforced the transom last year.

    Attachments:

    1. transom-repair-02-scaled.jpg

    2. transom-repair-01.jpg

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    July 14, 2022 at 1:01 pm #2135281

    Thanks Kraig for the suggestions and photos. That helps.
    appreciate it

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