[fish force]

I was thinking of adding a keel band to my boat. Anyone tried the stick on ones that came out a few years back?

 

[Afishionado]

I was thinking of adding a keel band to my boat. Anyone tried the stick on ones that came out a few years back?

Sick on ones?? I don't think they could have worked let alone be fitted, blimey I have never heard of such a thing.

Why, if I may ask do you want a keel band. The bands are usually stainless steel, galve' iron or bronze. Each type copes with certain problems, so it would be handy to know what your particular needs are.

Afishionado

 

[Pelamid]

I believe there is a high-tec plastic keel band that can be fitted. Cannot remember what the trade name is but if you contact one of the boat builders - perhaps Arnie at Seahog boats - I am sure you will get a profesional opinion.
When I read about them they sounded OK - but never believe advertising claims.
Surely someone on this forum has first hand experience?

http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Plastic_Keel_Band_Betastrip_Per_Metre_577200.html

The link is one product - There is something else but a quick Google search did not find it. If I come across it I will add. This is it:

http://gmtmarine.co.uk/index.html

Let me know if you use it - will need to do something on my boat for next year.

 

[gibberfish]

B class inshore lifeboats have a stick on keel strip on the front third of the keel to protect it when we do beach landings. Seems to work very well.

 

[David N]

They seem to be common these days. A quick search on Google brings up a few suppliers.

 

[David N]

Sick on ones?? I don't think they could have worked let alone be fitted, blimey I have never heard of such a thing.
Afishionado

I've never been sick on a keel band, but have sprayed over most other things on a boat at some time or another!

 

[Afishionado]

I've never been sick on a keel band, but have sprayed over most other things on a boat at some time or another!

Doh!

Afishionado

 

[fish force]

Hi guys,
It's just to protect from beach landings, possible damage if I ever use nylon type rollers, (which I have sitting in my garage), and the very occasional scrape on a rock.
The stick on ones weren't that expensive, if my memory serves me, and would seem worth it for the extra protection.

 

[REXY]

Hi Fishforce

I have a s/s one on my Warrior.I had it put on when I bought the boat 5 years ago and it has been money well spent, as I launch and retrieve on slipways so no worries about grounding coming back in!!..

I have fitted nylon rollers to my trailer as said keel band chewed the rubber ones!!!!.......However launching and retrieving now so much easier with them on,goes on and off like a dream!!!!!......

Cheers Rexy

 

[fish force]

Hi Rexy,
What's it like towing with the nylon rollers, does the boat bounce a bit on them?

 

[whitesnake]

hi, a few boats in our club have a stick on keel bands, they have had no problems with them.one boat has had it fitted for about 3 years with no sign of it coming off yet.
www.keelguard.com

 

[fish force]

Cheers guys.

 

[Nos4r2]

It's called Keelguard. It's easy to find on google

 

[Dave.S]

One of our club members used a nylon/plastic keel band and used stikaflex to stick it to the keel. A couple of screws were used only around the bow area to hold the shape.
Worked a treat, you have to make sure the keel is free from grease and totaly clean.

Dave

 

[REXY]

Hi Fishforce

No,I've never had a problem with the boat bouncing on nylon rollers.However,it is held on to the trailer with a pair of strops attached to the rear mooring cleats.

Cheers Rexy