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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Stray » 08 May 2016, 21:02

Anyone fitted orange keelguard yet, and if so any pics?
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by James » 09 May 2016, 20:05

I have the orange one, but have not fitted it yet
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Paul » 13 May 2016, 21:44

Stray

Sorry mate :( it's not orange but I thought I'd post anyway for information :idea:

I've had my F-Rib 15 months now and it's been used at least once every month during that time so the poor thing has had a wee bit of a battering :Boxsmile
If I was buying a new boat I'd fit this keel guard immediately ;-)
Here's a few photos of the before and after
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Bashed up
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Close up
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Cleaned and polished with guard fitted
Since fitting the guard it's not shifted one bit apart from the first 3" at the very front of the bow but this is due to me trailering the boat and the snubber has dislodged the tape :( totally my fault and I'll cut back the tape, heat it with the air gun and I'm confident it'll be perfect once again :D
Good product and a top tip from the Gurnard :TY :Hats
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by The Gurnard » 15 May 2016, 11:24

I have now had quite a few days out..dragging the F Rib by its bare ass ..up and down sandy beaches.. landing on rocky shores ..planing for hours on end.. and the tape is holding on as well as the day I put it there. Not surprising..I have had not had a single gell scratch since. Great stuff..wish I put it on..on day one :D
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Martin » 15 May 2016, 11:27

I'm hearing all this guys, and will be ordering shortly.
Great info and now the proof is in the pudding.
:Boxsmile If it takes the abuse the guppy is getting at the mo, I guess it'll take years of tender loving bankrupt care from me :lol:
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Martin » 06 Jul 2016, 21:41

Ordered today, 2" in BLUE :lol: :star
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by James » 06 Jul 2016, 21:59

The black one on Pauls boat looks really good. It kinda finishes the hull off - I guess a bit like how go faster stripes use too lol

Mines orange, but I am yet to fit it.

The blue will look very nice
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Martin » 12 Jul 2016, 08:21

It's arrived, and very similar blue to the boat :)
I'm very surprised with the quality, it looks superb and tough!
Hopefully I'll get the time to get it fitted before Wales :drive
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Paul » 12 Jul 2016, 20:56

Martin wrote:It's arrived, and very similar blue to the boat :)
I'm very surprised with the quality, it looks superb and tough!
Hopefully I'll get the time to get it fitted before Wales :drive
Yes it's good stuff Martin for sure .................. if you don't get it on before using your new pride and joy you'll kick yourself for sure :!: :!:
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Re: Keel Guard

Post by Martin » 12 Jul 2016, 22:35

Planned in for sat/sun ...
Fingers crossed :?
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