Product Description

Gator Guards KeelShield 8ft black keel guard. Part number KS-8BLK. Protects your keel from abrasion and damage from shallow water, concrete ramps, rocky shores, beaching, sandbars, and other hazards. Designed and made in the USA with durable urethane polymers and 3M adhesives, the KeelShield has a lifetime guarantee and works on most fiberglass and aluminum boats.

KeelShield is easy to install: Just prep, peel, and stick. Watch the installation video to learn more. Once its on you are good to go. Installation does not require time to cure and is guaranteed to stay on.

Features

  • 8′ long for boat lengths from 19′ to 21′
  • 5″ wide
  • 3M adhesives
  • Does not impact performance or speed
  • Easy, Do-It-Yourself installation
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Prevent costly repairs
  • Maintain the value of your boat
  • 100% made in the USA
  • Works on fiberglass and most aluminum boats
  • Comes in different colors and lengths (click here to view others)

KeelShield Compatibility
  • Adheres to watercrafts made of fiberglass, urethane, treated wood, and all metals (anti-fouling paint must be removed before installation).
  • Will not work on pontoon boats, boats whose trailers have weight bearing rollers, bunks, or pads that the KeelShield will rest on or come in contact with when the boat is launched and loaded.
  • Will not work for boats or personal watercraft that pull up on a jet dock.
  • Will not work on personal watercraft with steps, strakes, or chines where the KeelShield will be installed.
  • Will not work on certain models of Alumacraft, Lund, G3 Angler Series, Egret, and Crestliner boats.
  • Will not work if the leading edge is installed below the resting waterline.

Shipping and Tracking

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Warranty, Defects, Damage, and Other Problems

  • This item has a Lifetime warranty covering any manufacturer defects.
  • If your item is defective, incorrect, arrived damaged, is lost, or is missing parts, please send an eBay Message or Email right away. Describe the nature of the problem and its urgency (include pictures if possible). You will be taken care of as quickly as possible and there will never be any additional cost to you.

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Contact

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