Collection: Hull Protection

Keeping your hull, pontoons, skeg, and transom in good shape saves you from costly repairs and keeps your boat running straight. This category covers purpose-built protection from Forespar, Gator Guards, Megaware, and T-H Marine, each addressing a specific vulnerability. Megaware's PontoonGuard runs 50 feet of rubbing-strip protection along pontoon tubes, available in grey and black to match your boat's finish. Gator Guards SkegShields are molded to fit specific outboard families including Mercury, Verado, Yamaha, Bravo, and Mariner, so confirm your exact engine model before ordering since fit is not universal. T-H Marine transom support plates come in upper and lower mount versions, and choosing the right one depends on your transom's layout and the hardware you're reinforcing. For corrosion that has already set in, Forespar's Lanocote in the 16 oz. size treats props and bottom metal.

Before buying, check compatibility carefully. Skeg guards are engine-specific, pontoon guards are sold by the foot or fixed length, and transom plates differ by mounting position. If you run in rocky shallows, skeg protection is a priority. If you own a pontoon boat, the rubbing-strip length and color match matter. Budget boaters doing patch repairs will find the Gator Patch fiberglass-reinforced option a practical fix for minor hull damage. Think about where your boat takes the most abuse, then match the product to that spot.