Finally Did My Keelguard

[Zarrella]

 

[cane.mba]

That looks really nice! How tough was it to do, and any tips or tricks?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Looks great @Zarrella !!

Keel guard is a piece of cake. Don't over analyze it just jump in there and do it but remember to read the instructions.

 

[1rjclark]

Can it be installed over a few dings and scrapes

 

[jcyamaharider]

It can but make sure there is no fiberglass showing. I repaired my area that had all of my gelcoat gone and then installed over that.

 

[Zarrella]

Just like jcyamaharider said....it was easy to do just don't over think it. And yes it does a good job of hiding dings and scrapes. The prep in the instructions is crucial to getting good adherence.

 

[1rjclark]

Thanks guys

 

[Geiger41]

Anyone ever try this WITHOUT first sanding the area? If so how did make out ?

 

[Boat Crazy]

Anyone ever try this WITHOUT first sanding the area? If so how did make out ?

You do not really sand it. You just take the glaze off with the scuff pad provided with the kit. For what little effort that takes to scuff it up I could not imagine not wanting to do it.

 

[HawkTX]

Looks good. This is the next thing I need to do on my boat.

 

[Jeff0319]

Thanks for the info, I've had the kit now for two years but have been hesitant to install.

 

[mattschepker]

QUOTE="jcyamaharider, post: 18451, member: 44"]Looks great @Zarrella !!

Keel guard is a piece of cake. Don't over analyze it just jump in there and do it but remember to read the instructions.[/QUOTE]


I think that is my problem with my boat. I over analyze and over think everything that's why I hesitate on doing projects

 

[Julian]

I probably over analyzed it and it took me 4-5 hours to install. I taped off the areas around it, and made sure I could use the tape edges as a guide to keep me centered on the boat. Worked fine....but probably could just have easily eyeballed it!

 

[Zarrella]

I cheated....my wife kept it centered. Hell....she keeps me centered.

 

[jetboater4life]

I am an engineer so over-analyzing is the norm for me. Took me about the same time as @Julian. I've got the Don'tWannaScrewItUp angel on the left shoulder and the GitRDone angel on right and the left side seems to win most of the time.

 

[drjames1107]

I used the kitchen green scrub pad to rough up the surface, had a couple beers. Then cleaned with acetone and applied about 30-40 minutes total.

 

[jawsf16]

Decided to put mine on too this year. Been in the closet awhile, but all of the low lake levels has me concerned. Better safe than sorry... Third one I have put on and they are still no fun, but a creeper makes a world of difference. Didn't have it when I put on my dads, ouch...

 

[jcyamaharider]

 

[jetboater4life]

Looks sharp! I bought a creeper after I did mine.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Anyone ever try this WITHOUT first sanding the area? If so how did make out ?

You need to rough it up or it WILL come loose very soon. I've seen it happen.

Lately I've seen quite a few Keelgaurds losing adhesion between the rubber guard and the adhesive layer in spots. The manufacturer will send you a new one if this happens but it's a lot of work to remove an installed guard.