Keel Guards...Anyone have experience with them?

[MrBill]

I'm considering a keel guard for my PWC and boat. I moor both on a lake and constantly beach the craft on a sandy beach, but it's taking its toll on the hulls. Can anyone advise ease of application and usefulness given the $100 to $140 price tag. How aboiut alternatives??

 

[roscoe]

Re: Keel Guards...Anyone have experience with them?

I have heard that they perform great under all but the most extraordinay of circumstances. I am considering on for my boat also. <br /><br />Do a search at the top of the page. Also try Keel Shield in the search.

 

[JB]

Re: Keel Guards...Anyone have experience with them?

I am considering one, too.<br /><br />I have heard that the installation procedure must be done perfectly or they peel.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Keel Guards...Anyone have experience with them?

I did mine last year. I had some beaching scars that I put some marintex over and then applied the Keelshield.<br /><br />Installation really was quite easy.. The only hard part was ensuring the initial placement of the guard along the keel line was straight. This was hard because I was working underneath the trailer and the trailer was getting in the way. <br /><br />Also, I had a little trouble with the sealant they provided. It was kinda runny. It was a real hot day so that may have been the problem..<br /><br />Overall, it went on easy and is staying on nicely. It also looks nice too.<br /><br />I found the best prices for these at sailnet.com. I got mine for about $105 with free shipping..