Prop guard (9.9 Merc ProKicker)

[MiddlepointBight]

Hi all,

Doing a kicker re-power on 21' Hourston cuddy from a 9.9 Yam HT to a 9.9 Merc Pro, and selling my Yam with the Adventure Marine prop guard, so looking for another guard for the Merc. Also re-powering the main, but that's another marital adventure unto itself.

The Adventure Marine guard did the trick, but I found it very bulky, and dragged a fair bit in the water before getting up on step. Really not a big deal, as it was well clear of the water while on plane, but curious if people have comments on other guards.

Been looking at the guards at RPM in PA, they seem a little more slender (and cheaper).

I've also seen guys running those guards that are single hoops / rings - are those as effective? Where are those from? Seen some guides up north using them.

Thanks for the ideas / insights.

 

[Sliver09]

Hi all,

Doing a kicker re-power on 21' Hourston cuddy from a 9.9 Yam HT to a 9.9 Merc Pro, and selling my Yam with the Adventure Marine prop guard, so looking for another guard for the Merc. Also re-powering the main, but that's another marital adventure unto itself.

The Adventure Marine guard did the trick, but I found it very bulky, and dragged a fair bit in the water before getting up on step. Really not a big deal, as it was well clear of the water while on plane, but curious if people have comments on other guards.

Been looking at the guards at RPM in PA, they seem a little more slender (and cheaper).

I've also seen guys running those guards that are single hoops / rings - are those as effective? Where are those from? Seen some guides up north using them.

Thanks for the ideas / insights.

I got my pro kicker from RPM in PA and got one of their in house built 2” stainless guards and it’s a beauty. No complaints here

if you know a steam fitter or welder I’m sure they could burn up an identical one no prob

 

[zurk]

or you could mount it above the hull bottom and put dole fins on it. no prop guard needed.

 

[ship happens]

We seen one in sooke last year that was the simplest prop guard and very functional. Was made from 3/8 or 1/2 inch stainless rod. Didn't get super close but looked easy to make and really slim without any snagup spots on it for line to get caught in. Must have been custom because none of my suppliers up here sell anything like that


I really dont see why you couldn't make one from round aluminum stock. be plenty strong. Easier to bend and weld.

 

[baddogg]

I got my pro kicker from RPM in PA and got one of their in house built 2” stainless guards and it’s a beauty. No complaints here

if you know a steam fitter or welder I’m sure they could burn up an identical one no prob

Same

 

[Tsquared]

We switched from a wider prop guard to a narrow ring on our yammi 8 kicker a few years ago and have had no issues with it. The reason for switching was in a big following sea (coming back from Swiftsure to Port Renfrew) with the kicker up on tilt, the wave caught the wider prop guard with such force it cracked the fin on the motor at the attachment point. This does not happen with the ring.

 

[Capt_Ed]

clint R on the forum here built one for my Merc Pro with measurements I gave him over the phone. Works perfect. don;t remember the price other than I was more than pleased

 

[MiddlepointBight]

We switched from a wider prop guard to a narrow ring on our yammi 8 kicker a few years ago and have had no issues with it. The reason for switching was in a big following sea (coming back from Swiftsure to Port Renfrew) with the kicker up on tilt, the wave caught the wider prop guard with such force it cracked the fin on the motor at the attachment point. This does not happen with the ring.

Yeah, this was my experience (minus the cracked fin/skeg) with the bulky Adventure Marine guard..

Does your ring guard look something like this? Just a sketch, but should give the idea (single ring/hoop).

Where did you find it?

 

[Tsquared]

your picture is correct, that’s what we have. I believe we got it through Trotac Marine here in Victoria.

 

[MiddlepointBight]

your picture is correct, that’s what we have. I believe we got it through Trotac Marine here in Victori.

Thanks!

 

[Original]

I was in Trtac on Friday looking for a ring type for my 9.9 yam but all the had was the 3 inch wide
also couldn’t see it online at RPM in port Alberni

 

[terrin]

I was in Trtac on Friday looking for a ring type for my 9.9 yam but all the had was the 3 inch wide
also couldn’t see it online at RPM in port Alberni

Seems like a mystery. Someone out there must know who’s selling the ring guards.

 

[MiddlepointBight]

Seems like a mystery. Someone out there must know who’s selling the ring guards.

Call Duane at Sherwood Marine in Saanichton.

I was able to pick up a Prop Halo a couple months ago. They have both the black ones and stainless steel!

 

[Fishing?]

I got a Prop guard a few years ago as a present and because I took awhile to get going I found out too late it doesn't fit and the marine store won't take it back for exchange.
Brand new but won't fit my OLD 9.9 high thrust 4 stroke kicker.
Stainless steel
This is what it looks like

Make an offer

 

[MiddlepointBight]

Seems like a mystery. Someone out there must know who’s selling the ring guards.

For reference, here is another thread for more info on this:

Prop guard - which one?

How much did you pay for the stainless version ? 175 plus tax

www.sportfishingbc.com

 

[Original]

Call Duane at Sherwood Marine in Saanichton.

I was able to pick up a Prop Halo a couple months ago. They have both the black ones and stainless steel!

Was able to get one today from Sherwood Marine, stainless $150

 

[MiddlepointBight]

Was able to get one today from Sherwood Marine, stainless $150

Right on! They are sweet little guards.