Has anyone added a keel guard to their aluminum boat and if so is it easy to do and does it protect the boat keel?
Has anyone added a keel guard to their aluminum boat and if so is it easy to do and does it protect the boat keel?
Yes, Yes and Yes.Originally Posted by 1stexpress
2015 Xpress X19/ Yamaha VMAX 175 SHO
I wouldnt go without one since i park on the ramps
xpress x19, 200ho G2, aluminum sawtooth cut prop, paper sack tackle storage, ugly stik pro team, color c-lector
I have had one on mine since 2011.
I’ve had the same one since about 2004 on mine.
ordered mine yesterday, keel getting ground up
2014 Xpress X-19 Pro Yammy VMAX 175 HDPI
Use the Keelshield!!! Not the Keelguard! Me and 2 others have put the Keelguard on X19 X21 and they all separated from boat within a couple months, in my case my 2018 X21. Keelguard honored warranty, and replaced, I sold it to a glass boat owner where there's no issues.. The Keelguard has a memory shape to it(it's thick and doesn't form well) doesn't seem to work on Xpress keel angle.
I had Keelshield on my 2001 X19 for years with no problem. Keelshield works great on Any x21 or x19.
As with any keel protection installation it's very important to follow the instructions for proper adhesion.
Good Luck and I hope I save someone from having to remove a Keelguard that's separating, cause it's brutal!
Last edited by gr8basser; 04-19-2020 at 06:41 PM.
I went with keel shield, did a good prep and have had no issues. paid for itself already
2014 Xpress X-19 Pro Yammy VMAX 175 HDPI
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