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Location: Minocqua, WI | I'd like to eventually purchase a keel guard for my glass Lund before eventually scraping the bottom. I know it's going to happen, sooner than later.
Does anyone have any recommendations for me? Cost? (cheaper the better) Where I can purchase? etc? I prefer not to buy online.
Just as an example, from these guys, a 5-foot section for a 15-16ft boat would run around $130.... http://www.keelguard.com/
I'd like to think there is something more cost-efficient out there? Yes?
Thanks for any ideas or recommendations. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | The best Keel Gaurd I've heard of is a Hambly's. Way more expensive than 130$. From what I have heard it is actually glssed into the keel. Way more than I needed. I am pretty handy when it comes to boat repair/maintenence, but I had mine prefessionally installed, and after watching him install it, I am glad I had it done. I never would have tackled it the way he did. Bass Pro only had the "KeelGaurd" brand in stock in Red, so I got mine from the installer, a little more expensive, but it appears to provide 3X more protection than the "KeelGaurd". All said and done, I have about 300$ in mine, and I am very happy to have it installed, and done. Trust me glass work isn't cheap, look at the keel gaurd as added insurance. If you can install your own for 130$, consider it ulttra cheap. My .02$ |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | The Hamby's is the best, but as was said, they should be installed by a professional. There is a Hamby's Lite, that you can do yourself, but I've not seen one of those firsthand.
I prfer Keel Shield over Keel Guard. I've had both, and the KeelShield is a easier product to work with, looks better (IMO) and Scott's customer service is top notch. That dude will bend over backwards to help you out. Make sure you don't skimp on length. If your boat needs a 9'er, get a 9'er. The other thing is, I'd avoid white. White tends to yellow and there's actually different shades of white. Meaning if you have a "white" hull it may not match the "white" KeelShield. Black looks good on white. I have black on my white hull. |
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Location: where the fish are... | Andrew, when Svt and I redid the 76 lund guide 315 this spring we used herculiner, the truck bedliner that you paint on. So far so good, we've only had the boat out a few times since we finished it right when it got hot out but there have been no problems yet. We will get updated pics soon on the project so everyone can see the finished product. |
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| My 2 cents:
1) Hambley is top notch. Had it on last 3 boats and it is bulletproof;
2) Get black for a white hull. Looks good and stays looking good over the years;
3) Don't skimp. Light scratches on bottom of 620 last year on LOTW's was over $2600 to repair (obviously not where the keel guard was located) so it doesn't take much to avoid a hefty repair charge.
4) Improved re-sale with Hambleys.
Good luck
Steve V |
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Location: Minocqua, WI | Tom, I will check that out and I'll even ask Ryan about it myself. If it works, it's definitely an option.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I have a '79 Guide 315 which is a tri-hull if it makes any difference for what I am looking to accomplish here.
Thanks Steve.
Edited by AndrewR 7/20/2010 1:31 PM
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Location: New Jersey | do you have a roller trailer? I was looking into getting one last year and what i found was most of them said specifically do NOT use with roller trailers..........i have a roller trailer for my aluminum LUND.
Rob
Edited by muskyhunter34 7/21/2010 3:36 PM
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Location: Kronenwetter, WI | Get a Hamby's. I got a cheaper one and now I'm kicking myself. Get it installed at a marina and view it as an investment to protect your investment. |
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Location: Minocqua, WI | Rob, it's a bunk. No worries 
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| My boat is old (1987) and has too many scratches to cover. However, there are a couple of thin spots in the fiberglass on the keel. (When I look at the inside, I can see light in a couple spots) There are not holes but thin areas where the boat had hit rocks etc...
How do you think that herculiner would work to provide a protector on the front? |
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Location: Minocqua, WI | Anyone know how reputable and/or trusted of a product this is?
Anyone here have experience of using this on their boats?
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_1... |
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| I install one my self on every glass boat I get, 1/2 hour job, easy, works great. |
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