lokking for a pvc keel guide

gator79

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I am looking for a keel guide, the pvc type that seem to extend from the roller in a v shape. anyone know where toi get on or any ideas on how to make one. thanks
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: lokking for a pvc keel guide

Are you talking about a Bow Stop? Cabela's has them, if so. <br /><br />
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gator79

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Re: lokking for a pvc keel guide

no I am talking about the ones that extend out from the front keel roller, in a v shape, one extension on each side. how do you post a picture in a message?
 

Capt Joe

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Re: lokking for a pvc keel guide

I recently made up my own from lengths of angle iron welded to the cross members of the trailer, (angle facing backwards). I then bolted teflon strips into the angle. It works a treat here, where we are forever retreiving in cross currents. You only have to get the bow onto any part of the rear of the trailer. It then centres itself at the rear. When it hits the next runner it straightens itself out. Add a bit of power & you're right at the winch.
 

Capt Joe

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Re: lokking for a pvc keel guide

Pity I didn't get to this site last week when I had the boat off the trailer. However I'll try to remember tomorrow or at the weekend when I have the boat in the water
 
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