Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Protector

YouTube for install and tips. Really helped me, I was nervous of screwing up. Once you start it's very straight forward and I did it solo. My best tip is use one hand with the activator and wipe quickly. It was 75* out and the activator started getting sticky and dry quick! So move fast .Lastly on the chined parts of your vessel make sure to remove less of the red strip, as to not accidentally have it stick to the hull. Roll your fist bottom to top and it will mold perfectly. Finish it off with life seal (fiberglass) around the edges for a lifetime seal

This product doesn't compare to a good quality keel guard product carried by boat dealers and repair shops.No way boat shops are they going to use something as flimsy as this. The peel-and-stick is a joke. You need to use real marine epoxy. This product suggest you use (have to purchase separately) 3M 5200 epoxy to seal the outer edge. When done correctly using a real keel guard, this additional sealing around the edge is not necessary.Additionally. the better quality keel guards are much thicker and wider and look better.Good luck to those who buy this product... you'll need it.

Definitely not an “ easy install”Be ready to break out some elbow grease...Sticks super strong ( 3M duh 🙄)That being said I bought 8’ and it came with 3 super tiny activator pads that were made of foam so they deteriorated very fast- that said wipe the area quickly with the activator pad - I MAYBE was able to put activator on 1/2 of surface that needed it 🤷‍♂️I’m hoping that the activator is mostly for those who don’t prep their surface well....All In all it looks great 👍 & I don’t have to worry about scraping up my keel 😁———-Beached the boat 2x and gouged the shield- gator guard is sending me a new one free of charge.. I’m not looking forward to the labor involved but it did protect my keel & they are honoring their advertised warranty 💪💪

I have two boats. One has been installed for 10 years, the other boat 1 year. Within a day of each other, I damage both due to coming into the trailers to hot because of bad storms. The shields hit the center guide and tore open. Both boats are completely fine because of the protection this offers. No issues after 10 years of beaching and normal use so I would say these are excellent. I sent photos to company and they shipped two replacements out immediately, even when it was my fault. A+

This is a great product to protect the v Hull of your boat. Proper preparation (Read instructions) is key to a good adhesion. To line up the keel shield (starting at the front and laying on my back directly underneath the V hull) I peeled only the center row of 3m tape off a little bit at a time and visually lined up the center of my hull with the center rib of the keel shield. Apply a lot of pressure until the end then I proceeded to one side at a time. I can’t emphasize enough the amount of pressure you need to apply. Then after all that I used painters taped and applied a line along the outer edge of the keel shield and applied 3M 5200 for a solid seal along the entire seam. The pictures will show how nice the edges turned out when you do a good tape job. It’s work but it’s worth it. My boat goes about 60mph and it’s still in place and I don’t see it going anywhere anytime soon.

Great protection for my boat. Some of my boat’s keel was worn by the trailer axle rubbing it. Repaired the keel to a degree, installed this protector for my light beachings. It probably won’t resist against my trailer axle, so I launch and recover with the trailer deeper so my boat floats more during the process. I had the Keel Protector professionally installed because trying to install 9 ft straight, with permanent glue, while laying on my back and trying to not screw this up or hurt myself was a safer option. Love the insurance of this protecting my boat.

Not sure if I should give it five stars, I haven't had it in the water yet, but installation is done and it went really smooth.Recently bought used boat with existing keel issues. Followed the instructions and installed myself in about an hour and a half (there were a couple smoke breaks). Looks great, and I already feel better about beaching my boat. Hopefully it holds up in water as other reviews state, I'll keep you posted, we're launching tomorrow.

I purchased a keel guard in May of 2018 and used it for 2 summers. This summer, the material got gouged from something I hit. They were very helpful in guiding me how to try repair the damage. When I sent them pictures, they said the gouge was too big to repair and they would sent a replacement no charge. Wow, what a great company to stand behind the product!. Also, it works great when I beach the boat on sand or rocks. Thank you Gator!

The install was a pain in the backside.A paper template included would go a long way in aiding with the masking and install.It should also include the below surface marine grade sealant. The 3M sealant i purchased didn't qualify for free shipping and was quite expensive for the tube i purchased, which also happened to be larger than needed but i was afraid to buy one that was too small. So an included sealant and rubbing alcohol would top this off perfectly.I don't plan to smash into anything but hope it works as advertised if that happens.It also looks like it belongs once you finish up with the sealant.

though i find these a little expensive for what they are, it did the job well and has withstood speed, submersion, and a couple bumps already. Only issue I had was with the shape of the boat, it did not adhere well. There is a little portion in the center that didnt quite stick flush after sticking the right and left... though this doesnt appear to have affected its adherence

Good product, looks like it will last the lifetime of the boat when it is done correctly. I installed this on my 2013 Nitro Z7 and I would have order 1 extra foot longer if I was able to do it all over again. Does the job though.

Item shipped as described. I fallowed directions to the letter and after first use of the boat it had fallen off. Not sure if the glue or activator have a shelf life and I received an old batch.

I had to return this product because it is not suitable for polyethylene kayak hulls. Neither this site nor the installation instructions make this clear, it was confirmed in an email from Gator Guard.

Easy to cut and most on the yak. Not feeling any drag

Works so well, great for our boat.

Exactly as advertised. Will take you a couple hours to prep and ensure everything is lined up. Then goes on pretty quick.

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Installed easily on my 10 foot tender. No issues. It's a little pricy so we'll have to wait and see how it stands up. Came with excellent instructions.

They don't ship enough activator and it's only good for large boats, does not take a semi sharp keel very well

Es muy buena calidad. El líquido activador del pegamento es poco prectico y poca cantidad.

good product

Facile a installer

Easier than expected to install, it went really well and now my keel is fully protected.