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Tech Talk => Hulls => Topic started by: TJS Nordic on May 15, 2008, 05:55:16 AM

Title: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: TJS Nordic on May 15, 2008, 05:55:16 AM
I am going to remove this hole the previous owner put there for a bilge outlet. I guess he did not want to drill a hole in the hull but I think it will look cleaner on the splash shield.
I was going to make a new shield but I think it will be easier to cut a piece of alum. and weld it in there then grind/wet sand and polish.
  Or should I just leave it there and not put another hole in the transom.
 T.J.

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Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: hotrod56cars on May 15, 2008, 07:53:47 AM
Sounds like you're looking for IMO's, so IMO get it off that splash guard and put it down where it belongs.
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: UNDONE on May 15, 2008, 08:36:10 AM
put it right there next to your steering cable....
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: TJS Nordic on May 15, 2008, 08:40:08 AM
put it right there next to your steering cable....

??? Do you mean drill a hole in the transome adapter. Hmm that is an idea too.
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: FORKEDUP on May 15, 2008, 08:47:55 AM
take it off the splash shield, imo
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: family matters on May 15, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
less holes in the hull the better..keep it above the water line.

while you working on it.. find a jetski shop and get an anodized aluminum one..
the plastic will break sooner than later....imho...
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: TJS Nordic on May 15, 2008, 10:20:19 AM
Wow, maybe this should have been a POLL. So far 3 for Yay, 1 for Nay.
T.J.
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: crewchief22 on May 15, 2008, 12:49:49 PM
IMO, Move it  ;D

I like the aluminum shield, I might have to consider that instead of the plastic.
Title: Re: Removing Hole in Splash Shield...maybe
Post by: shawnthedrifter on May 15, 2008, 01:14:30 PM
I have a plastic guard on mine and I think it looks bitchin. A little bit nostalgic. Drilling a hole in my hull would scare the crap out of me.  :-[
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