keel guard

[majt]

i have a 14ft lifetimer skiff that i regularly launch at cattle pt in victoria. the launch is concrete and i pull the bow of the boat a few feet onto the concrete to steady it while i either get the trailer or park it. im careful not to drag the bow on the concrete so as to not cause damage. should i get a keel guard or am i a bit anal. it is a lifetimer.

 

[scott craven]

Being welded alum you can get away with it, however if you want to keep it pristine
the keel guards are great.
I have on one my glass boat and wouldn't launch there without one now.

 

[majt]

going to have to think about this. can't imagine doing damage to the bottom plate from resting it on the concrete surface launch at cattle pt.