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JHMiller01 - 5 years ago

I’m the kid that made the B-roll that you commented on Facebook in the fishing group. I subscribed!

JHMiller01 - 5 years ago

Bearded Bass Brawler thank you man!

Bearded Bass Brawler - 5 years ago

JHMiller01 I subscribed back

gonzo outthere - 5 years ago

I believe the prep patch is alcohol not adhesive, the patch contains the adhesive, at least in my application, nice demonstration though thanks

Vince Macias - 5 years ago

Great video! Gator guard has great reviews. Definitely a worthwhile modification for my Revo 13.

charlesxix - 5 years ago

Checkout this. https://youtu.be/xqNeQYX6k-0

brickey mark - 5 years ago

thanks for the info i do appreciate it.

brickey mark - 5 years ago

i was wondering if that would work on my bass tender boat? its made out of ployurethane i guess the same as a kayak.

Bearded Bass Brawler - 5 years ago

brickey mark for that type of boat I would put their keel guard on and then be done with it. You wouldn’t have to worry about it afterwards

1000 subscribers with no vidoes challenge - 5 years ago

Hello

Dj McNeil - 5 years ago

Flex tape would do the same thing wouldn't it???

Bearded Bass Brawler - 5 years ago

Dj McNeil I think it probably would with multiple layers, stuff is 1/16” to 1/8” thick. I originally wanted to try flex tape but never came across the tape just the patch. Gator Guard came to me and said go for it

Les Boucher - 6 years ago

In other vids. that I have watched, they have used a heat gun to smooth things out. Maybe you could try that next time.

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

Les Boucher I like that idea a lot, What I should’ve done is put a little relief cuts in it. I received the product with zero instruction. But next time it’ll come out a lot cleaner.

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alvaro vargas - 6 years ago

Was that several peaces u order or a kit? If so what’s the part number of the kit?

Nick Barr - 6 years ago

Alvaro - it's a single package for Gator Patch - you can find it and learn more about it here: https://www.gator-guards.com/gator-patch-2/

Redfish Incorporated - 6 years ago

Such a nice haircut and well groomed facial hair but those sunglasses just ruin it.

Life and Pryce ! - 6 years ago

i am curious why you did not address the non molding issue with this product? it was and is so obvious that it isn't flat molded to the kayak even to the p[oint of it sticking out at the front edge what looks like a 1/4 inch or more. i wonder if using a heat gun to stretch it and shape it would work because what you have there is not a very good instalation or not a very good product. good vid thanks for the upload i think i will use keel eazy .

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

+Life and Pryce ! what happens when people get free stuff from companies. They push it on everyone regardless of if it works or not.

Nick Barr - 6 years ago

Life and Pryce, on most sharp keel bends, a relief cut or two to help bend around the sharp upturns are helpful. On my installs I'll cut a couple of relief cuts, then fold over, and sand smooth. Turns out great and is much more durable than any of the kayak keel protectors out there

Life and Pryce ! - 6 years ago

But you didn’t acknowledge it and point it out. It’s all good man i get it .

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

Life and Pryce ! If you are referring to the wrinkles the short answer is I didn’t know it was going to happen. When it did and I am on camera and only get one take, I had to panic on the inside and just go with the flow and finish.

Jack Wall - 6 years ago

I don't really understand what I'm seeing. It looks like the Keel-Guard at the nose of the keel is not down or adhered to the boat. Also there are a lot of wrinkles along the edge that we can see. Do these come out or get sanded down at some point. I was really surprised that you went ahead and painted before the Keel-Guard was totally down. Not trying to be a nit-pick but just wondering.

Nick Barr - 6 years ago

Jack, Jeff, for sharp keel bends, a few relief cuts do help to smooth it out. On my installs I'll typically just make a cut then layer over, and sand down smooth. Works out great!

Jeff Cachero - 6 years ago

I noticed that too. I wonder if making a few relief cuts would help so it lays flat

JD shenanigans - 6 years ago

That did not look flexable enough no close ups but from back here it looked un molded not a smooth job atall better of throwing a piece of drain pipe in the oven untill its flexable and sticking that on least it will mold to the shape . Send me it lets see if its any good ile do close ups

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

James Rush you bet

Cup & Cone - 6 years ago

I've found the only way to get this smooth around a radius or bend is make relief cuts along the side and then lay the material over top itself. I've also found it may not be totally waterproof, so I wouldn't use it as a permanent fix for existing holes (plastic welding is still the only real solution for holes). Lastly, there are a few brands of these UV cured fiberglass patches that may or may not be cheaper alternatives: CRC, Bulls Eye, Rapid Fix, etc.

JBaker - 6 years ago

Did my native ultimate with fiberglass, getting ready to do my OK Ultra4.3 same way. Little more in depth but not hard, just have to flame treat (get off release agent from mold) is all and use Gflex epoxy. I haven't tried gator guard? tried others and nothing stands up to concrete boat ramps yet? just try not to do any Dday style landings! lol ---- good video btw --- J

Roy Niswanger - 6 years ago

If you use Loctite AA 3035 (about $45 per dual 1:1 mix tube) you don't need to do anything to your hull, just clean normally and bam, stuff will amaze you.

ivR bone - 6 years ago

can you please link the website to that same one you used .

Jack Wall - 6 years ago

Your link on Amazon says that it is not available. Here is another link-https://www.amazon.com/KeelShield-KS-7BLK-Protector-7-Feet-Black/dp/B001GXD8FE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536169708&sr=8-2&keywords=%27%27Gator+Guards%22

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

ivR bone I am here to help if I can

ivR bone - 6 years ago

damn , wasn't expecting a reply , thank you so much . really !

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

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Naked Fishing Show! Tricky Ricky! - 6 years ago

Thank you for that video . It is a helpful idea.

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Laird Banfro - 6 years ago

Check out the wrinkles at the bow.

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

So Gator Guard called me after the video and install was done and said to make small cuts in the material to avoid the wrinkles.

crazy observations - 6 years ago

The problem is that this will wear out eventually to. I wonder how hard it is to remove when it does.

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

crazy observations not really sure I am hopeful this will last a while

Jude L Davis - 6 years ago

I went to Gator Guard website and I could not find the Keel Shield Activating wipes or the plastic Squeegee. Are they included in the Gator Patches. The other videos on youtube did not mention either of these items. I am glad you are thorough. Where do I find the 2 items in question? Thanks!!!

Cup & Cone - 6 years ago

The squeegee is same as window tinter or vinyl wrapper would use, auto shops have them; although a heavy rubber roller is probably more effective. You can use pure acetone to clean, because HDPE isn't soluble at lower temperature.

Jude L Davis - 6 years ago

Thanks, I loved your video

Bearded Bass Brawler - 6 years ago

So Gator guard sent me a care package to do a video with and they threw them in the box. Apparently I was not suppose to use them for this application but both pieces worked really well

Jerry Krabe - 6 years ago

Be nice if it came in black.

Nick Barr - 6 years ago

Jerry, I understand - anything other than the gray resin color would cause it not cure properly with UV light - but it can be painted afterwards!

Darek Chadwick - 6 years ago

Would love to know how this is holding up. Any chance for a follow up video on it?

Josey4u - 6 years ago

Can you do a follow up video on this? I want to put this on my Titan. How does it hold up after use?

wayne nagle - 6 years ago

How the keel guard holding up looking to do this on pa14

JW Rhyne Jr. - 6 years ago

Thanks for the visual training session!

Happy Kayaker - 6 years ago

Glad you're back in action. Would like to see you do some more tying of popping bugs and getting your fly line wet again!

Steve St-Pierre - 6 years ago

Happy Kayaker is

Gator Guards / SS Marine Products - 6 years ago

Awesome Video Matt! The Gator Patch is the first true permanent repair & protection solution for Plastic Kayaks. To answer some more questions about it's uses - you can visit this link: http://bit.ly/KayakKeelGuard