Q: Will the Propeller Safety Guard fit my motor?

A: We make 9 sizes for propeller diameter 8” to 16” in 1 inch increments. Guard diameters are 9” to 17”.

Q: How much will the Guard cost?

A: From US $176.00 to US $237.00 depending on size.

Q: What material is the Guard made of?

A: From stainless steel wire mesh, 1” square sections and heavy duty structural wire frame. Electro-polished for long life.

Q: How is the Guard mounted on the motor?

A: The upper mounting plate of the Guard is 10 gauge stainless steel with a center opening to accommodate the anode. Four (4) 5/16” diameter holes pre-drilled for mounting the guard under the anti-cavitation plate. Four (4) ¼” stainless steel cap screws and lock nuts secure guard to anti-cavitation plate. The lower mounting brackets (2) attach to the bottom of the Guard, one bracket on left side and one bracket on right side of skeg. Two (2) ¼” stainless steel cap screws with lock nuts attach brackets to skeg. Four (4) stainless steel ¼” cap screws and lock nuts attach brackets to lower section of guard.

In the lower section of the guard is a long-gated slide attachment to allow fore and aft adjustment to find proper location on skeg to fasten brackets.

Q: What tools do I need?

A: An electric hand drill with a 5/16” high speed drill bit and 2 open end 7/16” wrenches.

Q: What benefits will I get from the Safety Guard?

A: Protection for swimmers, water skiers, divers and other persons in the water around the boat. Also protection for sea-life such as Manatee’s. A must for rescue boats, Police and Fire Department Inflatables, Rental house boats and Pontoon boats.

Q: How much friction or drag will the Safety Guard cause?

A: Depending on speed and motor/hull configurations, from 5% to 15%. At slow speed to medium speed very little, at high speed more.

Remember - Saftey is the reason for using a saftey guard !

Q: May I return the product of not satisfactory?

A: Yes Click here for more information on our return policy

Q: What is the warranty?

A: Click here for more Information

Remember – the main reason for installing a Propeller Safety Guard is “Safety”

Consider this:
A three blade propeller at 3600 RPM will strike an object 180 times per second ! Propeller related injuries are never minor - always major.