hello how far down from bow strap hook is yours,going to put mine on in the morning and forgot to look at water level last time out,i am thinking around 7" down should be close (hoping somebody can measure their tr196 so i know for sure) thanks guys
hello how far down from bow strap hook is yours,going to put mine on in the morning and forgot to look at water level last time out,i am thinking around 7" down should be close (hoping somebody can measure their tr196 so i know for sure) thanks guys
Don't know who installed the one on my 196, but it is 20" from the bow strap hook.
I installed mine about 4 inches below the hook. The hook on a 196 is insanely low IMHO. A pain really.
2005 Triton TR-196
1990 ProCraft ProCaster 180
Mine is right at the bow hook with 7’ keel shield. 6E86634C-C768-4939-BD59-38FDAC5D948B.jpeg
thanks guys i am going with a 7' model,Jason i clicked on your boat picture and its right at the bow hook,i think i will take a 7' string and see how far it runs under the boat thanks (you sure got yours looking good)
Last edited by buster502; 06-01-2020 at 05:58 AM.
it must be below the water line at 21" down from bow hookOriginally Posted by Cajun Pop
The front of the Keelshield does not need to be below the resting waterline.
If you guys have any questions, I will be glad to assist. You may also go to the web site and get questions answered straight from the owner/manufacturer.
I think that was a question not a statement
2018 TRX 18. 2020 Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Mine starts 4" below the bow hook.
Hey Jim...did ya get it installed today? Any problems with placement?
BOB GASKINS TARPON SPRINGS,FL
07 TR186 150 OPTI
hello bob,i think i will wait till saturday then my son said he would give me a hand,looks like a extra hand will be nice,because its a one time stick on,one thing i did notice is it starts off in a vee at bow hook and about 6' down it turns almost flat
Make sure to add clear RTV silicone to outer areas of keelshield, it will seal the ends if they were to get free from water from freeing the rest of the shield from hull, I had a dealer do that and worked great! Just FYI!
Good idea! let me know how it goes..
BOB GASKINS TARPON SPRINGS,FL
07 TR186 150 OPTI
i keep on doing one more step and thought its time to stick it on,went right on perfect,now i get to clean my mess up from scuffing the hull,my son called and said he was on the way and i told him i done got it done,he said i knew there was no way you was going to wait lol
If I am not too late, may suggest using 3M 4200 sealant over silicone? You will have a better, longer lasting bond.
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