Keel guard - Page 2

hadd · 21 February 2016, 06:13

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Originally Posted by diver 1

Mat what length Keelguard did they fit?

I'm looking for a keelguard but ideally to reach from the bow eye all the way to the planing pad at the back. I find most scratches are nearer the transom as I recover in very shallow water. If I fit a keelguard strip starting mid way along the keel or with a joint in it I fear it may peel off.

Out of interest has anyone used this stuff?

Force 4 Protective Keel Tape Kit

Thanks

Try this guy he sells it in rolls to 100ft Gator keel guard there's a video on his website showing how to put in on 👍http://www.specialistsmallcraft.com

mick · 21 February 2016, 09:05

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Originally Posted by hadd

Try this guy he sells it in rolls to 100ft Gator keel guard there's a video on his website showing how to put in on 👍http://www.specialistsmallcraft.com

Bit ironic that Andy what's the 1 st pic you see a Redbay like mine with the bow eye in the same place and a keel guard fitted 🙄😩

Pikey Dave · 21 February 2016, 09:33

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Originally Posted by mick

Bit ironic that Andy what's the 1 st pic you see a Redbay like mine with the bow eye in the same place and a keel guard fitted 🙄😩

Why what's up ?

mick · 21 February 2016, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Why what's up ?

He wouldn't fit me one as the leading edge is supposed to be 6 to 9" above water line and RB have a low bow eye in his opinion

hadd · 21 February 2016, 13:04

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Originally Posted by mick

Bit ironic that Andy what's the 1 st pic you see a Redbay like mine with the bow eye in the same place and a keel guard fitted 🙄😩

I'd order some & do it you're self Mick it's easy enough to do that's my next job once the hull is done 👍

diver 1 · 21 February 2016, 16:38

Cheers Hadd, looks like a really useful link. Thanks for that. Might try Henshaws for a quote as I have a few other jobs to do on the rib and haven't the time to get them done

hadd · 21 February 2016, 19:55

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Originally Posted by diver 1

Cheers Hadd, looks like a really useful link. Thanks for that. Might try Henshaws for a quote as I have a few other jobs to do on the rib and haven't the time to get them done

I rang Henshaws last week for a quote & they put me onto GMT Marine
www.gmtmarine.co.uk they said they use them for keel guard 👍

Andre · 22 February 2016, 12:02

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Originally Posted by hadd

Try this guy he sells it in rolls to 100ft Gator keel guard there's a video on his website showing how to put in on ��Home

you mean KEEL SHIELD. This I buy regularly from Specialist Small Craft and have no complaints . Whisper even put KEEL SHIELD on Never Enough

SteveHall · 22 February 2016, 12:06

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Originally Posted by hadd

I'd order some & do it you're self Mick it's easy enough to do that's my next job once the hull is done 👍

Alright Hadd,

Let me know how you get on with this - I have wanted this for a while.

Steve (Beretta)

hadd · 22 February 2016, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Andre

you mean KEEL SHIELD. This I buy regularly from Specialist Small Craft and have no complaints . Whisper even put KEEL SHIELD on Never Enough

Sorry Andre, yes that's the stuff keel shield it look easy enough to put on I've had some stupid quotes over the last couple of weeks so I'll do it myself & save a few ££££ I'll let you know how I get on Steve 👍

jelwood · 22 February 2016, 21:51

The keel guard on mats boat is a peice of rubbing strake, so in theory could be as long as you required, with in reason. Rather simple to do and looks smart as 10