keelguard on a predator boat

[irishron40]

Hi im interested to hear from people that did fit this rubber keelguard on their predator boat.

I considering buying this stuff , but am doubtfull it would work on a predator stern as it very sharp.

ron

[JimC]

What do Predator fit at the factory?

[steyrman]

feck all

[irishron40]

dont be so negative willie lol

now they fit stainless steel which has been fitted in the molding proces.



ron

[JimC]

feck all

Nice one!!
That Keelguard stuff looks interesting. How would it fare being dragged over the rollers of the trailer?
We replaced a keel band on an Orkney years back. We used aluminium strips which we bonded to the hull with PU sealer (Sikaflex or suchlike). Did likewise on a little rib. Anything that would stick would be preferential to screwing into the keel. Any flexibility in the hull tends to elongate the holes and causes problems.

Maybe get a small section and put it on the likely touch-down spot on the bow?

[Peter Kinsella]

I have Keelguard on a bluntish keel of a 2 tonne RIB and use it over rollers. It is v good and lasts. Have used it on 2 boats. Keelguard is expensive, it is simple to apply and you have to follow the instructions carefully. For the protection that is gives, I think it well worth the $$.
P

[BASS POINT]

I have a Keelguard copy on my boat got it by surfing the net its very good got 17 ft length for about 300 euro shipped to Ireland some job fitting it on an old boat spend days up side down cleaning the hull (must be done right).
Willie next time your in tramore PM me and you can see it fitted on a keel

[irishron40]

thx all.

but my question was will this work on the keel of a predator165 or 160

love to hear from predator owners that did use this,

ron

[JimC]

Maybe get a small section and put it on the likely touch-down spot on the bow?

Get on to them Ron. They may send you over a sample piece.

[apache]

hi ron i bought a strip of alu in B&Q payed pennies for it
and it joins up lovely mind you hated the thought of
drilling into the boat think Barry Murphy done something
simular

[JimC]

hi ron i bought a strip of alu in B&Q payed pennies for it
and it joins up lovely mind you hated the thought of
drilling into the boat think Barry Murphy done something
simular

Nice One! I would wager that it would hold in place with high quality sealer/pu adhesive. Especially after keying the surface.

[MAC]

hi ron i bought a strip of alu in B&Q payed pennies for it
and it joins up lovely mind you hated the thought of
drilling into the boat think Barry Murphy done something
simular

I done the same myself. I added a meter of 25 x 5mm. Just at the bow where she gets scuffed with a touch on the slip. Worked a treat as well.

I'm not sure if this is an option for you Ron. You mentioned that the Keel has quite a point on it.

Kev

[apache]

it will work i also have the predator 165 just be careful to pilot drill stops crackin
the gel coat

[MAC]

I didn't drill. I used wood to wedge the aluminum to the Keel. No problems so far.

Kev

[JOHN1]

I didn't drill. I used wood to wedge the aluminum to the Keel. No problems so far.

Kev

what adhesive did you use to stick it to the keel kev

[apache]

very neat i think i used STICKS LIKE s*** honestly
tec seven another good adhesive i put the screws
in for good measure

[MAC]

Silkaflex John..... Still holding no hassle at all, and it's had an odd bump off the slip as I land so it's getting an odd knock or two.

I only put a meter on, just to cover where I touch the bow off a slip as you land.

Kev

[oscar]

Guys, how do you find your Predators? Would you recommend them to a newbie thinking of buying his first boat?

[apache]

deffo recommened one for sure i had mine in some poxy
weather handled it just fine.only thing is there is no built
in rod holders

[joeduke]

Hi

I fitted a rubber Keel Guard to my Warrior 165 and it went on fine, make sure there is no antifoul paint where the guard will stick on and you will have no problems.