Picking the Right Kick Plate for Outboard Motor Use

If you've ever spent time looking at your transom and worrying about the long-term wear and tear, installing a kick plate for outboard motor protection might be on your to-do list. It's one of those small upgrades that most people don't think about until they see a hairline crack in their fiberglass or notice the paint on their aluminum boat starting to chip away where the engine brackets sit. ...

February 19, 2026 · 6 min · Vaishali Gaidacheva