Keel Guards/Protectors

[Matty75]

Hi all.

Just wondering what the thinking is with regards to the different types of keel guards.
I remember seeing something here last week but...….

I've noted that there are quite a few of the rubber type such as Megaware, Keel Shield etc, however which would be considered better?

What would the peoples choice be?

All opinions appreciated as I need to make a decision

Thanks.

Matt.

[xpertski]

Hi Matt, no idea in comparison but I had a keel guard on for 8 years before it started to lift - and where it lifted first was where it meets a keel roller (of course keelguard recommend you avoid centre rollers probably for that reason). I’m fitting a new one of the same type shortly.

[Bushrider]

I had KeelGuard on my Searider . It was hard to install it on the sharp bow and that was the place where it came off first .
On the Vipermax 7 I had for 5 years the KeelShield Kevlar .
No issues at all .
But need to say that the boat sat on a roller coaster trailer .

[Matty75]

Originally Posted by xpertski

Hi Matt, no idea in comparison but I had a keel guard on for 8 years before it started to lift - and where it lifted first was where it meets a keel roller (of course keelguard recommend you avoid centre rollers probably for that reason). I’m fitting a new one of the same type shortly.

Thanks for that.

Was it the Megaware KeelGuard that you used/are using?

Cheers.

[Matty75]

Originally Posted by Bushrider

I had KeelGuard on my Searider . It was hard to install it on the sharp bow and that was the place where it came off first .
On the Vipermax 7 I had for 5 years the KeelShield Kevlar .
No issues at all .
But need to say that the boat sat on a roller coaster trailer .

Thanks for the info.

How long did it last before lifting on the Searider?

[Bushrider]

Originally Posted by Matty75

Thanks for the info.

How long did it last before lifting on the Searider?

It did not take long . As mentioned I found it challenging to install on the knife sharp bow .
I personally would go again for the KeelShield Kevlar .
Not because they claim its the strongest on the market but I found it easier to install.

*just seen - the down side is that Keelshield Kevlar is more expensive and available only in black

[xpertski]

Originally Posted by Matty75

Thanks for that.

Was it the Megaware KeelGuard that you used/are using?

Cheers.

Hi Matt

Yes the Megaware one. I would assume the main importance is how it’s installed

[Tim M]

Originally Posted by Bushrider

It did not take long . As mentioned I found it challenging to install on the knife sharp bow .
I personally would go again for the KeelShield Kevlar .
Not because they claim its the strongest on the market but I found it easier to install.

*just seen - the down side is that Keelshield Kevlar is more expensive and available only in black

Do you have a photo of the keelguard on the searider? I was considering fitting one myself but not sure it'll fit very well as theres some tight angles on there.

[Bushrider]

Originally Posted by Tim M

Do you have a photo of the keelguard on the searider? I was considering fitting one myself but not sure it'll fit very well as theres some tight angles on there.

Thats the pictures I have . Hope it helps .

[Matty75]

Originally Posted by xpertski

Hi Matt

Yes the Megaware one. I would assume the main importance is how it’s installed

Thanks.

I agree, like a lot of things, it depends on the quality of the installation.

[Matty75]

Where can you get KeelShield in the UK?
I’ve seen it in a few places but only in lengths up to 2m?