Gator Guard: Kayak Keel Protection & Hull Repair
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2017
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Great for most kayaks, aluminum boats, fiberglass crafts, & more!
It sticks to just about everything except PP (Polypropylene).
For really large fiberglass power boats the company makes a different keel guard. These kits shown in video are the ones recommended for small plastic/fiberglass hull kayaks/canoes/& more. However they could be used to patch damaged hull areas in powerboats if needed.
The same kit can be used for keel guards or for easy kayak repairs. In this video we go over applications for using the product and testing. We chose the largest patch and cut it into strips for creating a keel guard. We could have done nearly 3 kayaks with the one kit. The product is very robust and durable when fully cured. It is a UV Curing Fiberglass Polyester Resin Patch Material. It basically feels like fiberglass after about an hour of sunlight exposure. So apply to areas needing either protection or repair and in a hour you can enjoy the water! I came across this product at iCAST 2017 and requested samples from the company for testing. I had been looking for a product like this since my experience with other keel protectors was unsatisfactory. Other products simply were too thin and quickly were destroyed by oyster/shell rash on beaches. This product is thicker and like fiberglass on boats it can withstand more abuse. Dragging kayak on concrete is still not highly recommended, but even then the Gator Guard product was able to withstand more than competing products in my experience. You can cut strips to fit entire keel using multiple patches but i found that unnecessary. I primarily use keel protectors on bow and stern. I will be putting these on all my kayaks for keel protection.
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Great for most kayaks, aluminum boats, fiberglass crafts, & more! It sticks to just about everything except PP (Polypropylene). For really large fiberglass power boats the company makes a different keel guard. These kits shown in video are the ones recommended for small plastic/fiberglass hull kayaks/canoes/& more. However they could be used to patch damaged hull areas in powerboats if needed.
The same kit can be used for keel guards or for easy kayak repairs. In this video we go over applications for using the product and testing. We chose the largest patch and cut it into strips for creating a keel guard. We could have done nearly 3 kayaks with the one kit. The product is very robust and durable when fully cured. It is a UV Curing Fiberglass Polyester Resin Patch Material. It basically feels like fiberglass after about an hour of sunlight exposure. So apply to areas needing either protection or repair and in a hour you can enjoy the water! I came across this product at iCAST 2017. I had been looking for a product like this since my experience with other keel protectors was unsatisfactory. Other products simply were too thin and quickly were destroyed by oyster/shell rash on beaches. This product is thicker and like fiberglass on boats it can withstand more abuse. Dragging kayak on concrete is still not highly recommended, but even then the Gator Guard product was able to withstand more than competing products in my experience. You can cut strips to fit entire keel using multiple patches but i found that unnecessary. I primarily use keel protectors on bow and stern. I will be putting these on all my kayaks for keel protection.
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Thanks for sharing! Not much sticks to kayaks so this is awesome. Definitely will be ordering some. My keel in the back of my Hobie has taken a beating and needs some protection big time. Keeleazy looks like overpriced crap. This gator guard stuff looks much better.
KayakDIY I have the Gator Patch as Skid Plates on my NuCanoe and it works great protecting the hull when launching by myself and during those rocky rivers excursions!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience. The Gator Patch is by far the best product I have found for Skid Plates/Keel Protection. Other products I have tried simply don't compare for longevity. The stuff is awesome!
If there is a product better than this to do the job it was intended to do, please post! This is an amazing technology!
I have not found a better product.
I own a kayak rental business and use them a lot to protect hulls. Freaking awesome product.
Thank you so much.for letting us know about this product. Taking your word I will be making a purchase for my keel before spring.
This same kayak still has the same strips on it and barely worn down. We use them exclusively in saltwater which is typically harsher conditions than fresh. Very happy with the product. They gave them to me for free but at my request after seeing them at iCAST. Knowing what I know now from testing I would buy more in future should I need them. However, they don’t wear very quick so might be a while.
That is good to know. Reading about a bunch of other products not lasting and applications. This has to be the best product on the market. Which I have been searching for. Small price to pay for a big investment.
Gotta love youtube!
Thx again!!
Great video. Thanks for the link.
I was just debating on gluing a thin strip of metal to the keel of my yak since the granite rocks eat kayaks for fun and sport here on my local river. This may be a good alternative and certainly worth keeping with me for emergencies.
We still have the same strips on the kayak. They are holding up well. We drag this kayak and the stern keel has 80%+ thickness left.
Excellent information!! Going to put it on my new molten 12.5
I could really help u sell this if u would send me a sample. I have a new moment 12.5 and this would be a great way to test the product
Great video been looking for something like this.
dude solid video you sold me on this product :) i'm rough on my kayak
Subscribed! Awesome vids. This stuff looks great.
Just order some, Will let you know how it works out.
Very helpful, thank you!
No problem. They recently developed a Gator Roll now. Same material, but in longer rolls. I love this stuff.
Looks like an awesome product for keel gaurd. I wonder how well it bonds to the plastic. A great test would be to bend the bucket near the patch to see if any part of it will delaminate.
+Lowegy I have a lot of faith in it holding during that test. I can try it and test it. Likely won’t do another video showing it. However, I can let you know. I currently still have water in bucket. Doing a longer term study to see if saltwater exposure affects patch adhesive.
KayakDIY let me know the results. Thank you for testing
+Lowegy just tested per your recommendation today. I pressed on the bucket around the repaired crack. The patch limited the indentation some due to being more rigid than surrounding plastic. However I was unable to delaminate patch or break the adhesion from simply pressing on bucket around the crack. It has a pretty dang good bond going on. Thanks for the suggestion. That test could resemble hitting a submerged rock near repaired area. Bucket still had water in it too prior to test and no leaks.
KayakDIY awesome! Looks like a solid product. I will have to try it out. Thank you for testing and posting
Great infomercial.
Thanks. The patch is still on our kayak. It is tough stuff. The patch is about as thick as the kayak hull. Patch is fiberglass and very durable. Very impressed with the durability.
Fisherman's duct tape! I'm going to put some of that on my keel next summer as a bit of insurance!
So from what I understand, the only thing holding this stuff to the hull is the 3M adehesive tape. Not so sure I'd trust that in salt water.
How about follow up review of your kayak patch and how it holding up
wayne nagle the recent video of the Pelican kayak has the same exact patches on keel. No issues. No major loss of thickness in material.
Can this be used on Royalex?
Very cool… protector and repair?
Yes! You can use as a Keel Protector or as a quick & permanent repair solution 👍 Got a couple strips of Gator Patch on my NuCanoe Frontier.
Can you do a video on how this has held up?
Jeremy Adley same one is actually still on it! Dang stuff is thick and insanely durable. I will film it likely at iCAST again. New Gator Guard products hitting the market I believe.
KayakDIY what happens when it get a hole worn through it and you want to replace it with a new piece, how do you remove it or do you have to keep adding a new piece over the old?
Why isn't there something you can spray on?
This is a Question that was asked before but no answer? KayakDIY what happens when it get a hole worn through it and you want to replace it with a new piece, how do you remove it or do you have to keep adding a new piece over the old?
CZ West it peels off but is VERY VERY hard. You can stack another on top as well. This stuff can also be sanded and painted. It is like fiberglass when cured in sunlight for few minutes.
@@KayakDIY Thats what i figured . I think this would be great for damaged kayak hulls but for a preventive option ill pass. Thanks for getting back in record time also great video!
Do you think it will hold up to logs?
It has held up to countless rocks for me. I think it can handle logs. Still have the same gator guard strips on the kayak. Haven’t put any new ones on.
Doesn't cause any issues with drag?
Never have noticed any drag. Still paddles great.
It’s 2 years now, hows it doing?
Old Gringo still the best stuff on the market. Just put some on the kayak I just reviewed.
i have a patch comming in the mail. i need to repair my kayak. i need an u v light but am having a hard time getting info on the right light. how many kinds are there and where can i get one ?
Why would you need a UV light?
Usually the sunlight is plenty to activate Gator Guard material.
@@KayakDIY washington state has little to no sun right now and i would really like to patch this boat
It still is enough to cure even in overcast days. Just don’t use it right away. Give it a few hours. In florida on overcast day I did some of my rental kayaks. It cured in less than an hour even when not in direct sunlight. I honestly don’t think you need a UV light.
Gator Guard cost about as much as that pelican kayak !!😳
YOU FIX PLASTIC WITH PLASTIC!
I barely see any damage on your kayak!
IF YOU HAVE A KEEL HOLE, Fill it with plastic (both surfaces must be hot) test for leaks then melt in wire mesh and melt plastic over that too...
DID I MENTION...
BOTH SURFACES MUST BE HOT!
NEVERMIND!
THIS WHOLE VIDEO IS AN AD!
Missing point of vid. I use gator guard as a keel protector and as an emergency repair. However, you do you. You seem to be in a friendly mood. 😂
People not knowing what they are doing can do way more damage trying to melt plastic a doing a plastic weld job. I run a kayak rental business. I know how to do plastic repairs. I also know some people shouldn’t attempt it. I get people trying to transport 70lb kayaks with bungees on roof of their BMW. Those kinds of people should stick with Gator Patch for repairs. In this vid I outline the repair benefits, but primarily an excited for a good keel protector.