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Esox Madness

Posted 4/15/2011 9:25 AM (#493091 - in reply to #492993)
Subject: Re: keel guard

I just picked up a new KeelGaurd for my rig as well and have been debating whether to install it myself or take it in to get it professionally done at the shop?

What do you guys think out there that have done the home D-I-Y installation or suggestions from past experience? It defiantly looks easy enough to install but I worry about the longevity of it staying bonded to the hull and don’t want it to start peeling off few years down the line. My main concern is working temperature… my garage is about 45° right now and they don’t suggest to install it below 60°, which makes sense.

Any thoughts on this one? I plan on installing it this weekend and would like to avoid the $ fee of having it done as a marine shop but I would be willing to pay the cost if it is worth a lifetime bond of the KeelGaurd….but then again whoever said taking it in would be a betting installation.