Dutch Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I am going to have one put on my boat. I am looking at Keelshield and Keelguard. Do you have a preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I prefer to have one. I'm not a brand loyalist in this type product. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Everyone I know that has one wishes they had a shield for their shield. Don't attempt the install unless it's at least 80° 110° in the shade is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls21 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 keelguard has a lifetime warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 56 minutes ago, Smalls21 said: keelguard has a lifetime warranty Here's the thing though... Guys with boats so nice that they don't want to scuff the keel, also don't want a scuff on their Keel Guard. I have yet to see a keel guard that gets used as a keel guard. It is just more bling. mixermarkb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfishn Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Way back when I ran a shop we installed Hambys keel guards. The original dealer-install-only ones are awesome and lifetime guaranteed (and pricey). I put one on my old Falcon CC and ran it up on the rocks or ramp every time I loaded out for years, even if there was a courtesy dock available. Now they have one for consumer install, but I have no experience with it. If you have a boat you plan on keeping for a long time I'd highly recommend the dealer-install version. I can't dance like I used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 wrench I had one on my other boat and used it quite a bit. I didn't get one on this boat due to oversight. I have put them on but am not putting this on. I'm gonna have a warm glass shop put it on for me. mixermarkb and fishinwrench 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls21 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, bfishn said: Way back when I ran a shop we installed Hambys keel guards. The original dealer-install-only ones are awesome and lifetime guaranteed (and pricey). I put one on my old Falcon CC and ran it up on the rocks or ramp every time I loaded out for years, even if there was a courtesy dock available. Now they have one for consumer install, but I have no experience with it. If you have a boat you plan on keeping for a long time I'd highly recommend the dealer-install version. hamby's and keel guard are owned by the same company now, still have the lifetime warranty on both products bfishn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchup Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 On March 15, 2017 at 10:11 AM, fishinwrench said: Everyone I know that has one wishes they had a shield for their shield. Don't attempt the install unless it's at least 80° 110° in the shade is better. Accurate info, or kidding wrench? The reason I ask is I was going to install one this weekend with 60 degree temps. TinBoats BassClub. An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I wouldn't feed you bad info about boat/motor stuff. Actually they say it should be min.70° but 80°+ is better. I did install one below 70 once and had to babysit it for hours as the edges kept wanting to flair back out. A heat gun or blow dryer would help if you're doing it in cooler temps..... But if it was me I'd just wait for a nice hot day, set the strip out in the sun to get good and soft, then rock & roll. Seriously though, those strips are alot easier to work with when they are nice and warm, or even down right hot to the touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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