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 Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
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06/26/14 01:50 PM
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fouzman
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Methuselah
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Hamby's professionally installed and glassed in. Best and cheapest do not belong in the same sentence.
Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
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06/27/14 05:23 PM
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FACSR
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going to go to Killeen to get a Line-X next week put on my Skeeter, cant wait ! seems like nice people to deal with
Last edited by FACSR; 06/27/14 05:24 PM.
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Bobs21X]
#10095903
06/27/14 05:52 PM
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Posts: 14,757
Stump jumper
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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KeelShield has the best rated self-installable model on the market.
Guaranteed for life, and many colors to choose from .
I may be a tad bias..........
If I can answer any questions, please let me know. Mine lasted 15+ years. I need to replace it right now. My mechanic said the lifetime warranty is good if professionally installed.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax
2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: FACSR]
#10097148
06/28/14 02:27 AM
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Jamoke
Extreme Angler
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going to go to Killeen to get a Line-X next week put on my Skeeter, cant wait ! seems like nice people to deal with I live in Belton, About How much is the Line X?
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
#10098444
06/28/14 08:51 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,545
structure man (Granbury)
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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They are all good, what you want and need are two different things. The one you buy depends on how much money you want to spend and what you want the guard to do! If you are going to slam into concrete then the Hamby's or the Kevlar Keel Shield would be best but they cost more. If you are a weekend guy just needing something for light use then the Keel Shield standard is my choice due to cost warranty and durability.
Check out the web site at www. Gator-guards.com, I have had a light duty Keel shield on my guide boat for over six years and it looks new.
Thurman
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
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06/29/14 01:28 AM
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storyteller_usa
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Keel Shield works great. My last boat had one that I installed back in 1993 and was still in Great Shape when I traded in my Skeeter.
Last edited by storyteller_usa; 06/29/14 01:29 AM.
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Jamoke]
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06/29/14 01:04 PM
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T Bird
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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$400.00 for the Keel X
Last edited by T Bird; 06/29/14 01:05 PM.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
#10099740
06/29/14 04:27 PM
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Zach S
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Hambys on my boat. Best one out there.
PB 14.57
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
#10099799
06/29/14 05:16 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,767
Mark S
TFF Team Angler
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I have had a Keel Shield on a 23 foot cuddy cabin that weighs about 6500 pounds. I beach and or come up on boat ramps a few times a year and have had 0 problems. No scratches on hull except where I touched before I had my protection on. (Which are mostly covered by the Keel Guard) It actually looks like it did the day it was put on after about 8 - 9 years. The keel Shield guys had a thing at Bass Pro, buy it and the Keel Shield factory guys will put it on. I watched them install it and wouldn't hesitate to do it myself. If I ever trade boats I will get another Keel Shield ASAP. I have seen the Hambys and they do look a bit bigger but I couldn't go the $600+ they wanted for that size boat. 
I feel more like I do now than I did when I first got here!
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
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06/30/14 07:57 PM
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cob
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Used Hambys since introduction until had to retire 3 yrs ago. In 200 plus days a year on the water my Hambys were on the ramp many times. Never any problem. Roger, if you are still around, once again Thanks.
Lindy "Roberts on Ray Roberts"
Some people go to church and think about fishing. Some go fishing and think about God.
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
#10108567
07/03/14 02:12 AM
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Posts: 84
TKS
Outdoorsman
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: TKS]
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07/10/14 06:32 PM
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Posts: 1,560
BassHunter 69
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Keel Shield has been flawless on two boats I've had. Wouldn't pay extra for a name!
Field Staff for Wicked Weights (Tungsten Done Right!)
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Re: Keel Guard?
[Re: Smurfs]
#10128251
07/11/14 02:05 PM
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TexasC1
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Just got a NEW RANGER-- Got keel guard put on at Ranger fac. , thought that it would be put on better there, stared coming off at the back in a few weeks.. just got it back from where I bought the boat.
Have not had it on the lake yet. So you never know!!
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