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    Default Dock bumper under kick plate

    I just passed a Jon boat with a dock bumper strapped to the bottom of the kick plate.

    Is this a new way to add more boyancy to the stern? Anyone seen this before?
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    That's a new one on me.

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    If it works it works!!
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    Were they trailering? Might be trying to use it as a brace.

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    ^^^^ My thoughts also. I've seen some folks use a boat fender between the jack plate and motor to soften the bounce when trailering.
    Never seen a dock bumper used though.

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    Brace if trailering.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scatter shot View Post
    ^^^^ My thoughts also. I've seen some folks use a boat fender between the jack plate and motor to soften the bounce when trailering.
    Never seen a dock bumper used though.
    Boat fender that’s the word I couldn’t think of. Could have been that.
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    It's for added buoyancy. I have seen it with a basketball. Stick it in the bottom of the jack plate deflated and inflate it until it's nice and snug. Might help the stern float a little higher at rest or idle I suppose.

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    i think some also use it to reduce drag with the water between the plate and transom at take off

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    I have used 2 kickballs inbetween the transom and jackplate for added buoyancy when at rest on my fastcraft. It also helps water from coming over the back when slowing down


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    Ive seen pool noodles used for a little added buoyancy at idle speeds. He could also have a problem with spray coming up while on plane from a transducer or having the jack plate mounted too low or something.

    Most likely he seent it on the internets and thinks till add 6 horse power

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    It keeps water from shooting over the transom with reverse throttle too

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