keel protecters

[kd5cue]

does any use keel guard on there donzi classic

[Sam]

No way !

[BlownCrewCab]

If you pull up on sandy beaches allot it is a good Idea. without it, It'll sand your Gel Coat off in that area. If you dont beach it then you don't need it.

[frclarke]

I use it on several boats - Keelguard - I dock my boats on jetdocks and beach them often, nice to have them when putting a boat on a trailer - bump into all kinds of stuff.

I've had good succcess with them - you have to follow the directions closely.

The Keelguard product is applied to a short section of the bow so when the boats on plane and running at speed I don't think it should affect hull dynamics.

[MOP]

If you beach Y not, better then fixing the gel!

[BigGrizzly]

Soon to be an addition in both the Criterion and the Corsican. I have a couple of friends that use them worl very well IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. First time for everything.

[kd5cue]

i do beach mine ,when theres no dock or dock dont have bumpers,thx

[MOP]

Like Randy says follow the instructions the contact area must be pristine for good adhesion.

Phil

[boxy]

Keel Guards ...
If you beach Y not..

Stereo ...
Open exhaust and a nice cam is all a "REAL DONZITE" needs for pure pleasure!


Just so we are clear, on a true Donzi a keel guard is OK, but a stereo isn't ???? :D :D

[MOP]

Keel Guards ...
Stereo ...
Just so we are clear, on a true Donzi a keel guard is OK, but a stereo isn't ???? :D :D

Again Y not! You can hardly hear tunes at speed :bonk: and I would say most everyone does not want to damage there :boat:.

[smokediver]

I didnt have a keelgaurd on my 16 .. needed to redo the gel about every year or so on a pretty good size area .. Put a keelgaurd on my 18 ... bottom is still like new:yes::yes: from what i understand , if you have a bow roller , it will weaken the adhesive over a period of time ... i highly recommend it if you are going to beach it often

[chappy]

Could someone be kind enough to post a pic of exactly what we're talking about? I have a vision of a rubber blue or red stripe on the keel, similar to what I see on PWC's, is that what we're talking about, or am I way off?

[boxy]

Chappy, your thoughts are correct....

http://www.keelguard.com/index.html

[chappy]

Thanks Boxy, I think I'll just continue to drop anchor in 2-3 feet of water, and get a little wet as I walk to shore. No big deal, that's just me. I will however anchor close enough to shore to listen to the stereo.:)


Just funnin' with ya MOP.

[smokediver]

white keelgaurd on a white hull ... doesnt really show ... maybe they could make one that looks like messed up gelcote !!! :smash: