Keel protectors

Protects the boat's keel from bumps during landing and towing.

Keel protectors group products

Keelshield Keel Protector 5´/1.53m white
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Available from the supplier
185,00 €243,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 4'/1.22m, black
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Available
179,00 €204,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 1.22m, white
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Available
179,00 €204,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 5´/1.53m black
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Available from the supplier
185,00 €243,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 6´/1.84 black
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Available
229,00 €278,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 6´/1.84m white
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Available
229,00 €278,00 €
Keelshield Keel Protector 7´/ 2.14m black
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Available
213,00 €330,00 €
KeelShield Keel Protector 7´/ 2.14m white
Campaign
Available
269,00 €330,00 €

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Keel protector – protects the keel from grounding and abrasion wear

In the Keel Protectors product group you will find KeelShield brand keel protectors, which are glued to the keel to protect it from abrasion, shoaling and wear caused by beaching. The range is available in different lengths (for example 1.53m, 1.84m and 2.14m covering keel lengths of 5–7 feet) in both white and black color options to match the color of the hull.

A keel protector is especially useful for inflatable boats and RIBs that are often driven onto the beach or into shallow water without a separate dock – without protection, repeated contact with the reef wears down the keel and can eventually damage the hull material. The protector acts as a sacrificial surface that absorbs abrasion instead of the hull, and it is easy to replace with a new one as it wears out without having to repair the hull itself.

Installation is carried out on a clean and dry surface according to the manufacturer's adhesive and installation instructions - careful cleaning of the surface from grease and dirt before gluing is crucial for the durability of the protection. Choose the length according to the dimensions of your boat's keel, preferably slightly oversize rather than undersize, as the excess can always be cut off after installation.

It is better to choose the length of the keel shield according to your boat by slightly over-sizing rather than under-sizing, as the excess material can always be cut off after installation to fit exactly, while a shield that is too short will leave part of the keel unprotected in the very areas where reefing usually occurs. KeelShield is particularly suitable for inflatable boats and RIBs, which are often driven directly onto the shore or into shallow water without a dock.

The success of the installation largely depends on the surface preparation: the keel must be carefully cleaned of grease, wax and dirt before gluing, as even the slightest residue will weaken the adhesion of the adhesive and may lead to the protection peeling off during use. The installation temperature also matters – most adhesives adhere best at room temperature or slightly warmer, so installation in cold weather should be done indoors or in a sheltered location. It is worth checking the protection regularly during the season and replacing it when wear becomes clearly visible, before the hull material itself can be damaged.

It is worth choosing the color of the keel protector based not only on the color of the hull but also on visibility – a light-colored protector reveals abrasions and wear more clearly, which makes it easier to assess the need for replacement in the future.

Avoid exposing the keel protector to sharp objects even after installation, as a cut in the protector will reduce its ability to withstand the next contact with a reef.

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For products in stock, 1-3 workingdays. For ordering products, 2-7 days.
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010 548 5605 (days 9-18) asiakaspalvelu@marinekauppa.com
14-day right of return
Products have a 14-day free return right. All products have a minimum 6 month warranty.
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Our customer service is available on weekdays 9-17. email: asiakaspalvelu@marinekauppa.com

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Marinekauppa.com / Norcap Oy Ab
Company ID 1827467-5
Founded in 2003
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