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KeelGuard ? #2690569 10/01/08 12:05 PM
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I was curious how many of you use a KeelGuard and what you think about it. I am thinking about putting one on my boat.

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: 519VX] #2690763 10/01/08 01:04 PM
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Just put one on-- so can not say -- should have put one on a long time ago!!

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: TexasC1] #2690869 10/01/08 01:43 PM
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there is one on my bullet. so far so good.

personally i prefer a hamby's heavy duty keel guard, but can't complain much about the megaware keelguard. it's a cheaper protector!


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Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: steve@S2Marine] #2691430 10/01/08 04:16 PM
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I've never seen a HD Hamby let go.

I've seen plenty of peel n stick units let go. If you're planning on keeping your rig a while, belly up and get the Hamby.

There's TONS of posts on fishing boards about their peel n sticks coming loose, every brand on every hull.


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Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Pat Goff] #2692202 10/01/08 07:18 PM
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a lot of guys lately have had this same post ,if you got a 50000 boat why would you put a 100 keel protector on it go with hambys its the best ive ran one on various boats for 17 years, and remember "dont go cheap on me "

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: stick steering] #2692353 10/01/08 08:23 PM
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the same reason everyone doesn't drive a BMW..
my Keel Guard has been on for 5 years and still stuck tight..I did it my self and FOLLOWED the instructions,<<<<< key....


Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: kingdad101] #2692568 10/01/08 09:43 PM
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just remember as kingdad said ,if you go the keel shield route , PREP IS EVERTHING give yourself plenty of time to do it right

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: stick steering] #2694910 10/02/08 03:35 PM
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I was thinking of putting one of the peel n stick ones on my new alumacraft tunnel hull. How do you think it would stick? Would I have to remove the paint?

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Vaughn Coomer] #2696202 10/02/08 08:25 PM
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HD Hamby


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Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Wet Vette] #2696326 10/02/08 08:57 PM
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i agree wv

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Vaughn Coomer] #2697258 10/03/08 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted By: Vaughn
I was thinking of putting one of the peel n stick ones on my new alumacraft tunnel hull. How do you think it would stick? Would I have to remove the paint?
you really dont need one for an aluminum boat as aluminum very tough that is one of the reasons that i have a aluminum boat





Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: fishinfoo] #2697333 10/03/08 01:39 AM
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Vaughn

Yes remove the paint and scuff up the area with some 120 grit sand paper then clean it real good with Isopropol Alcohol to get any oil or grease off the keel.

Bazz fish

Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Bazztex] #2703343 10/05/08 02:13 PM
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My Keelshield split after about three years beaching in Central Texas rocks and sand. I need to call them and get a replacement, but what a PIA to have to pull off and replace. I have had Hambys before and it takes a lot of abuse to wear one out. My vote is for the Hambys if you don't mind the extra money.

I think both brands are now owned by the same company.

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Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Amistad Tackle] #2705724 10/06/08 12:58 PM
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Yep Keelgaurd just bought out Hamby.


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Re: KeelGuard ? [Re: Stogie] #2720335 10/10/08 01:00 PM
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Couldn't imagine having a boat without one, hope that answers your question.


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