| Hobie Forums http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/ |
|
| Keel protection http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=13074 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | EZrider [ Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Keel protection |
Just wondering where everyone stands here. We all love our Hobies. During the summer "teacher off of work" i use my Hobie 2-3 times a week. I never drag my kayak, ever. I have guards in the back "Pro Angler". But the bow keel is always getting set down on pavement and the first to touch when coming aground. Trust me when i say mine has more than a few beauty marks on her. It is expected in the salt. What i am trying to get at is if there is any way to safeguard the front keel from getting shredded? It is a wear point other than the back witch Hobie addressed. |
|
| Author: | Roadrunner [ Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keel protection |
I use packing tape over any wear areas. It's durable, waterproof and easily replaced when dinged up. You could also try duct tape. Or you can carry a small carpet square to rest the bow on. I don't see any necessity to have scratches as long as you have wheels.  BTW, for lake use, the wheels go on and off in the water and act as a parking brake when I want to leave the boat briefly just off shore. Obviously this doesn't work well in surf or any shorebreak.
|
|
| Author: | PatriciaCO [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keel protection |
I sent an e-mail last week to the crew at keelshield.com to inquire if their boat keel shields would adhere to Kayaks, they responded as follows: We are working on a brand new KeelShield that will adhere to kayaks like yours. I will be able to give you a date that they will be available by the end of this month and will drop you an email. I'll post an update if I hear anything. |
|
| Author: | EZrider [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keel protection |
PatriciaCO wrote: I sent an e-mail last week to the crew at keelshield.com to inquire if their boat keel shields would adhere to Kayaks, they responded as follows: We are working on a brand new KeelShield that will adhere to kayaks like yours. I will be able to give you a date that they will be available by the end of this month and will drop you an email. I'll post an update if I hear anything. Hey thats super!!! |
|
| Author: | clayking [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keel protection |
Good find. Be sure to keep up alerted...................ck |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|