Keel Shield

[SingleShot]

Last year I purchased an all welded aluminum boat 18'. I almost had the keel scraped a few times when trailering as the wife pulled the boat up closer to the ramp to leave room at the dock almost beaching it on the cement ramp as I was fetching the vehicle. Have any of you out there using this product or can comment on its use. I'm just pondering the thought and would like your oppinions.<br /><br />SingleShot

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Keel Shield

If you are refferring to the strip of rubber that most wave runners are getting these days,Its a great idea.Charlie

 

[Old Jarhead]

Re: Keel Shield

Try here:<br /><br /> http://www.keelguard.com <br /><br />I use them on my boats... Works great!!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Keel Shield

Installation prep must be followed very closely.<br /><br />Some companies say not to use them if you have a big ridge on the keel seam. <br /><br />Mine has worked well, but have had it only since June.

 

[DJ]

Re: Keel Shield

SingleShot,<br /><br />Call, or e-mail, the makers of the brands you are looking at. I have found them to be very helpful.<br /><br />They appreciated an e-mailed picture to let them determine if their product would work.<br /><br />When applied correctly, they are a very nice item to have and will last forever.

 

[SingleShot]

Re: Keel Shield

Thanks for the replies,<br /><br />I have a Tracker Tundra, looks like a glass hull. No rib on the keel, like most of the riveted boats. I just need to contact Tracker marine about the type of paint used. I dont' want to sand the paint off for this stuff to work. I have emailed then and will be calling them about my situation.<br /><br />SingleShot