splash guards

[WaveWacker]

Alright, tried a search as I know this has been discussed before but couldn't find what I was looking for so here it goes.

The "ol' man" is pulling the trigger on a new boat and was asking me about splash guards. I personally have wave wackers as that's all I knew when I bought my rig some years ago but have heard a lot about the white caps. Guards will be going on a 1750 crestliner fishhawk tiller with a vantage trolling motor. Any comments one way or the other for each manufacturer as to durability, looks or anything else that you feel applies.

Thanks

[walleyeseeker]

I've had both and was much happier with White Caps. When I had trouble with a broken Wave Wacker, customer service told me to bad, you will have to buy a new set.

[PerchJerker]

Boats are made to go forward so you don't really need splash guards.

Sorry, that probably doesn't help .......

I've had 2 boats with Wave Wackers and thought they were great. I moved a motor on one of those boats so I needed to change the Wave Wackers and customer service was great, they basically gave me the new parts I needed at no charge. I've never had White Caps on any boat I've owned but I've heard good things about them too.

[gunflint]

I have White Caps and I am very happy with them. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and I highly recommend them.

[LMITOUT]

From what I've heard you really can't go wrong with either of two brands. Personally I have Wave Wackers on my boat with no complaints.

[gregg52]

i have white caps took the boat to him he installed them while i waited

great job half the price dont think you could tell the difference

they look very nice on my 2095DCX Yar Craft

[WaveWacker]

Thanks all. Dad is making the run to both shops to see their design for a vantage and will make a decision from there. I will pass on the advice that I received here from you. I've already basically told him that I think people are happy with both.

Oh yeah, boats may be designed to go forward but walleye fishermen are designed to go backwards

[LMITOUT]

I have a Vector 3X on my transom and the Wave Wackers fit like a glove. I'd guess WhiteCaps have a similar offering.

[rodmaker]

I have an 1895 YarCraft Storm. Love my wave wackers.

[rodmaker]

I think it's going to come down to personal choice.

[gregg52]

or money

big difference