Has anyone used this

[TimB]

I bought my RIB second hand. Currently tarting it up a bit, it has a few scuffs on the keel as if its been run up a sandy beach, no gouge just a bit rough,

Wondering if this would be a short term solution

https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Force-...mx50mm-Kit/D23

[nicksharpe]

Hey Tim. I've used it on my 4.5m RIB as a protective measure for concrete slipways. It's tough as old boots and very sticky.

Just takes a bit of care to apply - the instructions were very clear about sanding the area etc, and a heat gun is a great investment for bending it round the curve of the bow.

Now means I can drag the nose onto the slip while I fetch the trailer without worrying about the gel coat.

Originally Posted by TimB

I bought my RIB second hand. Currently tarting it up a bit, it has a few scuffs on the keel as if its been run up a sandy beach, no gouge just a bit rough,

Wondering if this would be a short term solution

https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Force-...mx50mm-Kit/D23

[jeffstevens763@g]

i had keel guard on my rib for 6 years with no probs as Nick says handy to rest the boat on whilst getting the trailer.

[TimB]

Originally Posted by nicksharpe

Hey Tim. I've used it on my 4.5m RIB as a protective measure for concrete slipways. It's tough as old boots and very sticky.

Just takes a bit of care to apply - the instructions were very clear about sanding the area etc, and a heat gun is a great investment for bending it round the curve of the bow.

Now means I can drag the nose onto the slip while I fetch the trailer without worrying about the gel coat.

Hi Nick thanks, is it this exact stuff your using as they do one 3 times the price

[mickter]

Make sure you take your time fitting as if not fitted straight it really shows.
Always had mine fitted by expert,( RodellaRibs ) in Poole.
Not cheap but really worth it.

[GuyC]

Originally Posted by TimB

Hi Nick thanks, is it this exact stuff your using as they do one 3 times the price

The Keelguard is about £80 per metre and this one is less than £10. I'd imagine there was some difference in performance but you never know with marine products.

I'd like some Keelguard but I think it specifically says that you shouldn't have continuous pressure on it from a keel roller for example.

At 6m long you could probably cut it into three 2m lengths and change it when it becomes tatty.

Let us know how you get on.

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by GuyC

The Keelguard is about £80 per metre and this one is less than £10. I'd imagine there was some difference in performance but you never know with marine products.

I'd like some Keelguard but I think it specifically says that you shouldn't have continuous pressure on it from a keel roller for example.

At 6m long you could probably cut it into three 2m lengths and change it when it becomes tatty.

Let us know how you get on.

It will be very interesting to see how this goes ,as you say seems very fair price !!

[jeffstevens763@g]

[I'd like some Keelguard but I think it specifically says that you shouldn't have continuous pressure on it from a keel roller for example.]

correct it dents

[Ribtecer]

When refitting my Ribtec and having the boat upside down, I fitted a stainless steel keel strip.

Its very purposeful and I love the look of it, although judging from the photo the bit above the winch U-bolt could do with a wipe, I thinks that's soap suds from its last wash.