Like opinions on keel guard

[Steve B71]

has anyone ever tried a spray on liner application on the bottom of the boat to protect it from scratches or worse from landing or beaching the boat...Using this in replace of the standard stick and peel keel protector that generally needs to b replaced from time to time.. I'm thinking about this and wanted some thoughts on it, thx in advance!!!

 

[tdonoughue]

Paging @Sotally Tober , please.

(he did that with LineX, I believe)

 

[AZMark]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/line-xd-the-keel.26768/

 

[Ronnie]

My opinion on keel guards: they are awesome.
My recommendation: get one.

 

[Steve B71]

Did u notice any drag or lack or performance from installing it.

 

[Ronnie]

Did u notice any drag or lack or performance from installing it.

None at all.

 

[Neutron]

I have one on my ar240, FZS, and my wifes EX deluxe. No negatives at all.

 

[Steve B71]

Thx Neutron

 

[Seadeals]

If your hull will ever touch the beach…
No downside for me.

 

[HangOutdoors]

has anyone ever tried a spray on liner application on the bottom of the boat to protect it from scratches or worse from landing or beaching the boat...Using this in replace of the standard stick and peel keel protector that generally needs to b replaced from time to time.. I'm thinking about this and wanted some thoughts on it, thx in advance!!!

The lineX spray is decent, but really only protects against scratches. Hit a log or something solid floating at a good clip or at speed and it won't do much. The Keel guard will protect it much better. I don't beach, but don't want to tear a chunk of fiberglass out hitting a floating log or branch. So the keel guard protects it as much as I can.

 

[jocolo21]

The lineX spray is decent, but really only protects against scratches. Hit a log or something solid floating at a good clip or at speed and it won't do much. The Keel guard will protect it much better. I don't beach, but don't want to tear a chunk of fiberglass out hitting a floating log or branch. So the keel guard protects it as much as I can.

Its sprayed on the Pentagon walls to protect against blasts, it will protect against logs, people dont spray it on their trucks to prevent scratches, but dents.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Seen it on a boat, there is no way that is going to protect against a log at speed. Have had it on my truck bed. Dented bed easily. Gelcoat and fiberglass doesnt bend

 

[RobbieO]

Seen it on a boat, there is no way that is going to protect against a log at speed. Have had it on my truck bed. Dented bed easily. Gelcoat and fiberglass doesnt bend

How long is your keel guard? I might as well get that done while I'm still in dry dock for awhile.

 

[Bluewater272]

Its sprayed on the Pentagon walls to protect against blasts, it will protect against logs, people dont spray it on their trucks to prevent scratches, but dents.

That product is made by Line-X, but isn't what goes in your truck bed or on your boat hull. Consumer grade line-x will offer abrasion resistance and a some impact resistance, but not as much as a rubber keelguard.

The Line-X keelguard looks like an interesting concept, but I couldn't find a dealer nearby who has done it (and don't want to be a guinea pig).

 

[HangOutdoors]

How long is your keel guard? I might as well get that done while I'm still in dry dock for awhile.

I dont remember, i will look when i get back into town

 

[RobbieO]

I dont remember, i will look when i get back into town

I ended up ordering the 10’….Thanks for responding

 

[HangOutdoors]

Mine was 11' long.