Alternative to Keel Strips

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#21

good stuff, here’s a link:

– Last Updated: Feb-15-07 9:21 AM EST –

http://www.durabakcompany.com/smooth-durabak.htm

Thanks paddlehb

#22

Durabak
Thank you for the link. You can get quart size at eBay. Is Durabak comparable in strength to Armorthane, Rhino linings,…?

#23

they also sell a marine product
Would this be better for a keel strip than the truck liner? Does anyone know if the marine stuff offers the same level of abrasion protection or is it simply a non-skid. I’ll call the company tomorrow if no one knows offhand.



Also, to the person who thought it comes in black only, there are actually many colors available.



Lyn

#24

Same stuff
There is no difference between marine and truck bed products as far as I can tell. The smooth stuff might not offer as much protection as the textured stuff. The difference is in coating thickness after the same number of coatings.

#25

Reviving thread…
So has anyone used the Durabek smooth as a keel strip for their boats? Looks pretty cool, and not too hard to do. Would probably just end up coating the whole bottom.



How hard would it be to prep my own boat and roll it myself? Just clean it and tape it, or is it more involved than that?



Can be ordered by the quart as well…

#26

How do you take it off when its time to refinish the hull? Or do you just work around it? It looks like it weighs 3 LBS per quart!! I wonder how much it takes to put it on a 17 foot kayak? What about using http://www.keeleazy.com/ instead? You can remove it with a heat gun.

#27

Have any of you heard of Keeleazy ( http://www.keeleazy.com )? It’s a 2" PVC strip backed with a strong adhesive that installs in minutes and can be removed with a heat gun. Comes in variety of colors and a 17 foot strip has a mass of 10 ounces. Been using it for years with no complaints. Cost around $80 but well worth the cost. Can also be purchased in 3" and 4" widths.

#28

Gorilla duct tape, low cost, works some, easy to replace. Add multiple layers for additional protection. Don’t knock it unless you tried it.

#29

@Doug Gilliland said:
Have any of you heard of Keeleazy ( http://www.keeleazy.com )? It’s a 2" PVC strip backed with a strong adhesive that installs in minutes and can be removed with a heat gun. Comes in variety of colors and a 17 foot strip has a mass of 10 ounces. Been using it for years with no complaints. Cost around $80 but well worth the cost. Can also be purchased in 3" and 4" widths.

You can buy KE strips in different lengths. 4’ takes care of a boat for me.
I use it to primarily protect the bow and stern.
It takes a lot of abuse and is easily replaced.