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kd5cue
05-12-2008, 01:30 PM
does any use keel guard on there donzi classic
BlownCrewCab
05-12-2008, 02:03 PM
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
05-12-2008, 08:37 PM
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.
If you beach Y not, better then fixing the gel!
BigGrizzly
05-13-2008, 08:34 AM
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
05-13-2008, 09:06 AM
i do beach mine ,when theres no dock or dock dont have bumpers,thx
Like Randy says follow the instructions the contact area must be pristine for good adhesion.
Phil
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
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
05-14-2008, 12:34 AM
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
05-14-2008, 07:59 AM
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?
Chappy, your thoughts are correct....
http://www.keelguard.com/index.html
chappy
05-14-2008, 09:37 AM
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
05-14-2008, 08:25 PM
white keelgaurd on a white hull ... doesnt really show ... maybe they could make one that looks like messed up gelcote !!! :smash:
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