Excessive Splash

[Weepee]

I seem to suffer from heavy splash on my rib and wondered if there are any commercially available deflectors that anyone can suggest. Done all the usual stuff changing engine height altering trim etc.
Running a 5.1 Tornado with 75hp 3 cyl Yam

[Xk59D]

got any pics of the outboard height bud?

what is the max outboard size/weight for the boat?

you could DIY something from thick rubber, never seen anything made for the job but maybe someone else will know.

[Limecc]

Do four blade props splash less than three blade?

[Xk59D]

they typically give more lift so in effect your engine may run a tad higher which may reduce it.

however, excessive splash is normally down to the engine mounting so worth looking at first.

cheers

[jeffstevens763@g]

if you want to DIY then look on direct plastics for 2-3 mm HDPE sheet inexpensive, easy to cut fix with screws and penney washers [ss] from seascrew ltd.

[Weepee]

Many thanks

[jeffstevens763@g]

https://www.directplastics.co.uk/hdpe-sheet

they do it in white or black down to 1.5mm for info

cheers

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

https://www.directplastics.co.uk/hdpe-sheet

they do it in white or black down to 1.5mm for info

cheers

just had a look at that website looks like a handy one for future projects

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

just had a look at that website looks like a handy one for future projects

i've had a few bits off them they cut to size for you up to so many cuts then theres a charge, quick service & a full explanation of the different types of plastic and thier uses on the site.i use HDPE because you can weld it its great for making bespoke stuff to suit your needs.of course other plastics can be welded if you get the right weld rod easily sourced on ebay.

cheers

[Last Tango]

Nice little purpose made spray deflectors on ebay but looks like Australia's the only place you can get them.
SMALL 100MM MARINE ALUMINIUM TRANSOM TRANSDUCER/BILGE/PUMP SPRAY DEFLECTOR COVER | eBay

[9D280]

IF it's a transducer I have sika-ed a large flap of Hypalon offcut (old elephant Trunk) above my sounder transducer. Was like the illegitimate son of The Belaggio & Treffi fountains before!

Originally tried a bit of ply on a wooden bracket..... it lasted 1 launch & a short reverse before I picked it out the water at the marina....