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 If
you've ever lost a cowl overboard to a loose line gone wild,
yanking it from the vent, the Dorade Guards from Mariners
Hardware (tel: 877/765-0880,
web: www.marinershardware.com) are for you . These cleverly
designed guards are available to fit most boats and are
designed for do-it-yourself installation. The "legs"
fit into a 90° socket for flat decks or a unique ball
socket that rotates to accommodate deck cambers up to an
extreme 45°, thus |
reducing the need for a custom wedge. Because the guards
are made of 1" (25mm) tubular 304 stainless steel with
a 0.065 wall thickness they won't buckle under a clumsy
foot and the "legs" are extra long so, once fitted
over the vent and dorade box, they can be cut to the desired
height with a cut-off grinder or rod hack-s aw
blade. Guards range in price from US $199 to US$257 plus
US$20 for either the standard, ball or weldable socket,
including a pre-drilled backing plate.
Dorade Guards keep
vents onboard.
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