Bang plate round 2

[SeaVee]

I replaced the aluminum bang plate on my 01 265 Express when I bought it in 2018. Waiting on new motors and want to redo or replace. Option 1 is to go back to GW and reorder their plastic bang cap. Option 2 would be to configure a Stainless piece and put over this existing piece. Thoughts?
Here is a pic for reference

 

[wspitler]

If you opt for stainless steel do not even think about putting it on top of the aluminum. I opted for the vinyl and was very happy. Stainless over aluminum would make a real mess considering bimetallic corrosion. Using stainless under aluminum engine mounts is also questionable.

 

[Sdfish]

I used a stainless steel bang plate. I filled the gap with epoxy, in hindsight, I wish I would have fiberglassed over the gap.
1996 Adventure 208.

 

[apostleislandsphoto]

I used a stainless steel bang plate. I filled the gap with epoxy, in hindsight, I wish I would have fiberglassed over the gap.
1996 Adventure 208.

That is sharp! Nice work. Did you fabricate that yourself or....?

 

[Stephnic]

Take it off and have it glassed over and be done with it.

 

[SkunkBoat]

Take the aluminum trim off. Throw it away. Prep and fill and glass over the seam and fair and paint.
You don't need BS trim.

 

[Sdfish]

That is sharp! Nice work. Did you fabricate that yourself or....?

I had it fabbed up when I put on my new motor. Fiberglassing the gap as mentioned above is the way to go.