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cosmo
06-01-2006, 09:57 AM
Hello,

Does anyone know where I can get a keel protector for a fibreglass boat? I've heard of them before but cannot seem to find a retailer.

Cheers.
Blackened
06-01-2006, 10:27 AM
G'day cosmo
I know exactly what you're after. I think they are a 3m product and i know that graheme at wellington point marine has them.
Dave
rwb1955
06-01-2006, 11:41 AM
Do keel protectors interfere with boat handling?
brenmer
07-01-2006, 10:55 PM
cosmo, there are two products that I know of, Keel guard and Keel shield, you can view them on the following links:

http://www.keelguard.com/

http://www.keelshield.com/

Keel shield has a Lifetime Warranty.

brenmer
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08-01-2006, 05:49 PM
I have no expertise with this product - but it seems a good idea.

Keel Shield has an Australian agent

KeelShield Asia-Pacific.

Ph: (02) 9593 4737

E: amvrazis@optusnet.com.au
fish_hunter
09-01-2006, 08:16 AM
A keel guard was on my boat when I
fish_hunter
09-01-2006, 08:20 AM
A keel guard was on my boat when I bought it. It certainly protects the keel well at ramps etc and does not seem to interfere with handling in any way. Have had no problem with it adhering to the hull.

Cheers
bushbeachboy
09-01-2006, 11:02 PM
I've got a keel guard on the longboat, had it made and fitted at the factory when I got the boat. It works really well to protect it at ramps etc. No worries with handling. It just seems to be a fibreglass piece moulded to fit and stuck on with Sikkaflex.
impulse492f
11-01-2006, 08:10 AM
The supplier in NSW is

It is Blakes Marine
www.blakesmarine.com.au
02 45776699

They sent me a quote via email to suit my Signature 492 of $299.00 for a 6" white KeelShield, option to send it out by mail as well.

I think this is a good idea as I just finish my first Gel Coat repair on the base of the hull from the previous owner. My only concern is if I staff up the install as the webpage states it will not come off at all.......
ahoj
28-02-2006, 03:31 PM
Don't do it with Impulse do it carefully and ask someone to help you
impulse492f
28-02-2006, 06:24 PM
Don't do it with Impulse do it carefully and ask someone to help you


I'm not, I simply repaired the small scratches and "thickened" up the leading edge with gel coat and all is as good as new.

I'm more careful around soft landings and ramps, the old 12 y/o girl is in great shape, almost like new.
spen175
28-02-2006, 07:09 PM
Sick of fixing the keel and bow

My sister just back from States and brought me back a 6" wide keel guard for A$180


cheers
spen