Keel Guard
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Keel Guard
We have 2016 outbacks that have had a scrape on the tip of the rear keel. Has anyone bought or made a keel guard as I can see over time this could become a problem. Thanks
- 4liters
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Re: Keel Guard
I think Yak Doc has probably done it before.
If you need to summon him just shine the shape of a garfish onto the clouds at night.
If you need to summon him just shine the shape of a garfish onto the clouds at night.
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Re: Keel Guard
Does he wear a cape?4liters wrote:I think Yak Doc has probably done it before.
If you need to summon him just shine the shape of a garfish onto the clouds at night.
Mob no: 0401580668
Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
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Re: Keel Guard
Does he wear a cape?
No, a keel guard
No, a keel guard
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Re: Keel Guard
Best thing is to be aware of the keel as a wear point and dont drag them over hard surfaces by the nose. Its a common kayak issue and youtube is full of DIY attempts to come up with guards.jaybird01 wrote:We have 2016 outbacks that have had a scrape on the tip of the rear keel. Has anyone bought or made a keel guard as I can see over time this could become a problem. Thanks
Yacdoc is in Bacchus Marsh so no where near you. He just plastic welds a "skid plate" over the top
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Re: Keel Guard
Yes it can be a problem. I wore out the keel on the revo a few years ago. All the way through. Don't be lazy like me and use a pad when pivoting the yak onto the car. Yakdoc put a new piece on, problem fixed. Underneath the bow is getting a very thin now, probably from hitting boats ramps when coming back in.jaybird01 wrote:We have 2016 outbacks that have had a scrape on the tip of the rear keel. Has anyone bought or made a keel guard as I can see over time this could become a problem. Thanks
Anyone want to buy a used revo? Only been used 5 times, promise.
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Re: Keel Guard
Thanks for the replies. I will be more careful. Ive only had a couple of incidents where I've slid them off the trailer at a boat ramp into shallow water and they have hit the bottom so it started me thinking wotif.
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Re: Keel Guard
I have seen yak doc in action fixing a mates kayak, he does a great job and is decently priced
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Re: Keel Guard
I thought Yak Doc had a keg on his back, not a cape!
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Re: Keel Guard
I just thought that if you had to shine a light in the sky to get his attention then he would be wearing a cape
Mob no: 0401580668
Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm