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Keel protection for 19ft
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Crob83
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It's super easy man. I put my first one on last summer, you just have to scuff it up and the Keel guard comes with everything needed. Go for it
Crob83
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A couple guys on here have used line-x like truck bed stuff instead.
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No matter what you do you'll have to scuff the area up to get something to adhere to the hull. I just replaced a Keel guard due to damage and I'm so happy I didn't go the line-X route otherwise it would have created so much more work for myself doing a small repair to the gel coat.
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Keel guard and keel shield products add cushioning that a spray on product does not. After installing three of these on two different boats, there is nothing to worry about. Sanding is a bit dramatic when describing the prep process. You literally give it a good once over with a red scotchbrite pad and clean with acetone.
I ran a quick sharpie line down the center of the keel to help with lining up during the install. Easy peezy. If you have a roller from a Kilmat install, that's a good tool to help press it into place and avoid air bubbles.
I ran a quick sharpie line down the center of the keel to help with lining up during the install. Easy peezy. If you have a roller from a Kilmat install, that's a good tool to help press it into place and avoid air bubbles.
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HangOutdoors
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I also put mine on last spring, Keel Guard. I really like it. Doesn't decrease speed or handling and gives extra protection against scratches as well if you hit a log or something else floating at speed.
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What I needed to hear but not what I wanted to hear.
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what is there to be afraid of? If you have never done one before, it's probably a half hour prep job at most. be glad you are not peeling an old one off. It's going to be covered permanently.What I needed to hear but not what I wanted to hear.
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