Anyone use keel guard??

[langmotorsports]

My sportster has some rash on the front on the V hull from being run onto the sand......the main area has wore through the gel coat quite a bit and I was wondering what your thoughts were on simply putting on a keel guard to stop and cover the wear or would you suggest I do a gel coat repair before I put keel guard on? Keel guard affect the water intake on the boats or any draw backs?

 

[Coastiejoe]

I would get marine epoxy and fill the holes in the gel coat first. Then use your keel protector.

I have used them on my military combat boats for years with no issues. Mostly Boston Whaler hulls.

 

[Moejay]

I purchased it from Bass Pro Shop and put it on my boat last weekend...... Looks good!
Remember its 5" wide and you do have to sand lightly before installation. I found a past thread on here and actual purchased the same color and size (5').
My kit also also came with a chrome metal plate to protect the boat from the trailer hook.

 

[LouDoo]

I would get marine epoxy and fill the holes in the gel coat first. Then use your keel protector.

I have used them on my military combat boats for years with no issues. Mostly Boston Whaler hulls.

I just kinda halfway read your post and I read it as combat boots, I've got an old pair from when I was in the service. Should I use keel guard on my combat boots too?

Lou

 

[Coastiejoe]

I went back and read it just to make sure it didn't type boots.

I would think that if you do use it on your boots it would prolong the life of your soles. LOL

 

[moochy]

I did this about a year ago. Came up a treat.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?47737-keel-shield-installation&highlight=Keel+shield

 

[mrfixitct]

I put keelguard on our 2006 Sportster, looks good, works good, no adverse affects I can see..

 

[RFoster130]

I purchased it from Bass Pro Shop and put it on my boat last weekend...... Looks good!
Remember its 5" wide and you do have to sand lightly before installation. I found a past thread on here and actual purchased the same color and size (5').
My kit also also came with a chrome metal plate to protect the boat from the trailer hook.

I'd like to see a pic if you can post it. How much was it?

 

[Moejay]

I'd like to see a pic if you can post it. How much was it?

Not a good picture....but it shows how the black blended in.
I paid $130 plus tax/shipping