PROP GUARDS
Propeller Guards
Propeller guards
Midcoast Marine are specialists in the design, manufacturing and fitting of various Propeller Guards. The Application will determine the design of the Propeller Guard, i.e Recreational, Surf Recuse, Military and Swift Water.
Propeller guards are designed and fitted for various reasons, but the most important reason is safety: Safety to the Operator, the Occupants, Marine life, the Environment and the motor itself.
Peter Hallett has been designing and manufacturing propeller guards for over 35 years, and is committed to safety.
With Work Place Health and Safety and Duty of Care at the forefront in the event of an injury, a Hallett Propeller Guard will ensure that you are as safe as you can be.
Being pro active by fitting a “Hallett” Propeller Guard is better than being re-active after the fact and the legal implications that will follow.
Midcoast Marine have fitted Propeller Guards to the following Organisations:
- Australian Defence Force
- Swift Water Rescue Boats
- Surf Rescue Boats
- Diving Boats
- Oil rig safety Boats
- SES Emergency rescue Boats
- Rowing coaching Boats
- RSPCA rescue Boats
- Boy Scout/Girl Guide Association Boats
- School marine study Boats
- University sailing squadron safety Boats
- GCCC EPA Vessels
Hallett Propeller Guards come in various levels of protection.
Level 1 – Ring Band only, with Skeg attachment
Level 2 – Ring band with 4 vanes
Level 3 – Ring band with 11 vanes – Surf Rescue
Level 4 – Military Spec - Australian Defence Force
Level 5 – Ring bands, side vanes and rear vanes as well, for theme parks with sea lions, dolphins etc.
When selecting and fitting a propeller guard, ensure the wide open throttle RPM range is to the manufacturers specifications for that motor.
Re-pitching or cupping of the propeller may be required to achieve optimum performance.
Operating in the correct RPM range is vital to ensure optimum performance and safety.
When you fit a Hallett Propeller Guard, you will have peace of mind.
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