[Oregondunes]

I polished my props to a knife edge and last year (prop down, engine off) i had a lil boy slice his big toe open just swimming around the rear end of the boat

[ColoradoDiablo]

It does happen , that's for sure. The only real safe way is.....don't swim around or board on the back of the boat.

[Andy b]

A lot of rescue boats over here use them. Mostly on outboards though.
Can’t say I’ve ever seen one on a bravo three.
They do affect performance as they create drag but that the choice you make
Personally I always shut down if there’s anyone in the water at the stern of the boat

[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by Andy b

A lot of rescue boats over here use them. Mostly on outboards though.
Can’t say I’ve ever seen one on a bravo three.
They do affect performance as they create drag but that the choice you make
Personally I always shut down if there’s anyone in the water at the stern of the boat

While i can understand the reasoning for the rescue boys using a guard like that, if i had one of those on my boat i would never take it out of the water where someone could see it.... kinda like a whale-tail.

[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by Jaztwnz

How long have you owned boats? You seem extremely knowledgable ....

Refer to my avatar....

[ColoradoDiablo]

Ahh.....come on now mikey.......let's not be shy

[Jaztwnz]

Thanks guys I am really lucky to have found this club.

[Motoxxx43]

As csterner said, I'd opt for the swim platform. That out drive disappears under the platform which is prob the best way of making it safer... plus you get an extra 2' of boat! Or so...

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[Andy b]

TBH as long as you do your prop check before starting the motor and pull the kill cord out when away from the helm you shouldn’t have any need for a prop guard.
It’s good to get into a routine when starting the boat. Make people aware of your intentions. And kill the motor when people are entering/exiting the boat from the water
Bottom line, you’re in charge act like it. OH And enjoy yourself