Keel Guard

[surfinjoe]

Has anyone installed a keel guard on their Searay? I am beaching my 220 Sundeck alot and already have a keel guard. Should I install it and save the gel coat or not worry about it and keep beaching?

 

[Larry&Leisa]

Install it... we have pretty good sand beaches but I was concerned about the wave action on the boat as it rocked back and forth.

 

[Just Right]

Our 270 DA already had a bunch of scratches. A fiberglass repair shop faired the bad gashes and installed 5' of keel guard for about $225. It would have been a bit of work for me to have heated and molded the guard to the strakes. Well worth it: cleaned up the uglies and helps prevent new ones.

 

[280 SeaRay]

I would buy and install the keelguard. The price hit you take at resale with nice scratches on the keel will easily outweigh (cost you more) than the price of a keel guard. When you install the keel guard you will have to be careful...... it does not allow for a free pass to plow into the beach at 20 MPH... but it does work very well.

On my previous 220BR we installed one.... just in case... but I also choose to keep the boat off the beach.... why invite potential damage was my thinking.

The keel guard is cheap, installs easily and works well.

 

[foxsealady]

I looked into this keel guard but decided to use the Anchor Buddy instead. It's wonderful to keep your boat off the sand and rocks.

http://www.anchorbuddy.com/tuggyproducts/anchorbuddy.html

http://www.waterskiworld.com/boataccessories/anchor_buddy/anchor_buddy.html

 

[gbolton]

I recommend putting a hamby on your boat. They have a lifetime warranty. You can rest the boat on the concrete boat ramp with no issues. When I bought the boat, there was some keel damage from the previous owner beaching it. The hamby sealed it up real nice..
Cost is ~$500

 

[Hogger]

Wow, more expensive than a Keelguard and only comes in four colors.

 

[surfinjoe]

Sounds like I need to install one of these keel protectors. Since I already have a keel guard kit, I guess i'll be going this route. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[FLAScott185Sport]

Is it easy to install? My boat is at the dealer right now.. should I have them isntall one?

 

[gbolton]

Is it easy to install? My boat is at the dealer right now.. should I have them isntall one?

I do know that the Hamby's have to be installed by an authorized dealer for the lifetime warranty. At least that is what my dealer told me.

 

[FLAScott185Sport]

They are called Stealers.. not Dealers..LOL

 

[bannerboy]

Pretty easy took about 45 min with a beer between each step, and several more later.:thumbsup: I would have another set of hands if you can, its very helpful.