Wanted: KeelGuard

[Bait&Sea]

If anyone has a keelguard they purchased and didn't use, Id be interested in buying it

 

[scott craven]

They are a great product, but stupidly expensive at about $35.00 a foot

 

[scott craven]

best price I could find with prepaid shipping $173.00

https://www.amazon.ca/Megaware-Keel...0328997&sr=8-3&keywords=keel+guard&th=1&psc=1

 

[Steveo]

I'm in the wrong business.

 

[eaglemaniac]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/KeelGuard-Hull-Protector-Foot/700465.uts
I've been wanting one for a while. Stupid expensive though. Hope you dig one up. eman

 

[Bait&Sea]

Thanks Scott, just ordered a 9' for $250 it will be here tonight..

 

[scott craven]

Prep is the key to getting a good finished product.
Acetone to remove all wax, and then a light sand to remove surface for a good bond.
another set of hands helps.

 

[the fog ducker]

totally worth it , ive had mine on for 8 years , still perfectly sticking ,

fd

 

[Da Bay Bye]

I have one on my old boat. Glad I did.

 

[Fish Rider]

What is the max speed for the keel guard?

 

[scott craven]

Same speed as the boat it's on !

 

[the fog ducker]

i do 50 , no issues

 

[Bait&Sea]

Probably going to seal the edge after install with some 4200 sealant as well, im pretty hard on the bottom..

 

[scott craven]

you shouldn't need it as long as the prep work is done, the self adhesive bonds very well.

 

[the fog ducker]

no need

 

[SpringVelocity]

What do you need them for? Just curious.

 

[bigbruce]

What do you need them for? Just curious.

So you don't have to do a keel repair when you, for example, hit the cross member on your trailer loading your boat because the trailer wasn't in deep enough. Turned out it was cheaper for me to put the keel guard on my Striper after I did the above than replace the gelcoat after the bruise in the keel was repaired. Of course I haven't done anything that would damage the keel since I had the guard installed, but am fully prepared if I do.

 

[scott craven]

Not to mention, you can run it up on a ramp or beach without grinding off the gelcoat
on your keel

 

[Bait&Sea]

All done, hour and a half. Let it bake in the sun as I did the prep work and went over it with a rubber mallet after installed. I beach my boat regularly on everything from sand to large river rock so I think this is the ticket for me. Cheers

 

[SpringVelocity]

So you don't have to do a keel repair when you, for example, hit the cross member on your trailer loading your boat because the trailer wasn't in deep enough. Turned out it was cheaper for me to put the keel guard on my Striper after I did the above than replace the gelcoat after the bruise in the keel was repaired. Of course I haven't done anything that would damage the keel since I had the guard installed, but am fully prepared if I do.

Interesting. Seems worth it.