KeelGuard vs Shield - 9ft or longer?

[cbus]

I know this has been debated before but in separate threads so I thought I would condense it for future users.

I am curious what others prefer and why. Also, what length should be considered and why?

I am going to install one in the next week so any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Sotally Tober]

I've got a 14 foot strip of Shield on mine. Works great! I had a 9 ft one that I installed on my old AR210 and had no issues with it. I opted to have the dealer install it this time around.

 

[maboat]

Either brand is fine. Get the longest one you can possibly get. Many stores around here only stock 8' as the longest. I had to go online to get a 1o'.

 

[jetboater4life]

I decided to go with the shield as I had installed one on my old boat. For the 21' boats 9' or 10' is plenty, add a foot or two for the 23/4' ers. Each manufacturer has their recommendation for boat length and going a foot or two beyond that doesn't hurt anything but the pocketbook.
Some have said keelshield has a better color selection. I also like that it has more ridges for protection. I think in the end both will perform equally well. That's my 2 cents.

 

[smack]

I applied the 10 Ft Keelshield as recommended by their site for boats 24-26 feet. I chose Keelshield over Keelguard because the color matched the boat better.

 

[cbus]

Thanks to all that replied!

I will be making my decision this next week so if anyone else would like to chime in, please do so.

 

[steined]

I have the Kevlar keelshield. I wanted a little more strength for the potential random refrigerator/log/stove floating in the Ohio/Licking river here. It looks good on the black hull.