--- product_id: 45130475 title: "Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths" brand: "gator guards" price: "€ 41.13" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/45130475-gator-guards-keelshield-keel-guard-helps-prevent-damage-scars-scratches store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Versatile Design DIY Installation Durable Protection Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths **Brand:** gator guards **Price:** € 41.13 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🛥️ Protect Your Investment, Elevate Your Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths by gator guards - **How much does it cost?** € 41.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/45130475-gator-guards-keelshield-keel-guard-helps-prevent-damage-scars-scratches) ## Best For - gator guards enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gator guards brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless DIY:** Install in under an hour with our 3M adhesion system. - • **Lifetime Assurance:** Backed by a limited lifetime guarantee! - • **Unmatched Durability:** Your boat's first line of defense against damage! - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted with quality Urethane Polymers. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Perfect for fiberglass and most aluminum boats. ## Overview The Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard offers reliable, long-lasting protection for your boat against abrasions, scratches, and scars. Designed for easy DIY installation, it is compatible with both fiberglass and most aluminum boats. Made in the USA with high-quality Urethane Polymers, this keel guard comes in various lengths from 4’ to 12’ and is backed by a lifetime guarantee. ## Description Product Description The keel of most boats is the center line running down the bottom of your boat. It generally protrudes and slices into the water. Because of this, the keel both slices the water first, and also bumps into concrete, ramps, docks, and rocky shores first. But it doesn’t have to. KeelShield was developed to protect your most vulnerable, and constant point of contact. Made of pure Urethane Polymers, this 5” wide rugged shield is the strongest and most durable protection for you keel from abrasions, scratches, and scars. KeelShield is easy to install, just Prep-Peel-Stick; Once its on you are good to go. Installation does not require time to cure. And with our exclusive 3M adhesive system, it stays on, we guarantee it. Gator Guards’ KeelShield offers better quality and is more reliable than the competition. Not only does it provide the best protection and reliability, its easy to install, and it is the only product on the market with the Gator Guard Guarantee Lifetime Warranty, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Best Customer Care, Made in the USA. NOTE: It will not work on catamarans, pontoon boats, boats whose trailers have weight bearing rollers, bunks or pads that the KeelShield will rest on or will come in contact with when the boat is launched and loaded. It will not work for Boats or Personal Watercraft that pull up on a Jet Dock and there are many model of Personal Watercraft it will not work on. It will not work on certain models of Alumacraft, Lund, G3 Angler Series and Crestliner boats. For a compatibility list please see our website www.gator-guards.com or email us info@gator-guards.com .com The simple-to-install KeelShield protects your boat from sand, rocks, and concrete ramps. Your boat is one of your biggest investments, so be sure to protect it. The KeelShield Keel Protector kit comes ready to install with the strongest, thickest 3M marine adhesive available, and guards your boat's keel against damage from sand, rocks, and concrete ramps. Constructed of urethane material with UV inhibitors, the KeelShield works on fiberglass, most aluminum, and heat treated wood. Available in 13 colors and sizes from nine to 90 inches, the kit is made in the U.S.A. from the quality materials in a patented grooved design. Product testing demonstrated this design enhances performance by adding directional stability on all boats and improving water flow to the impeller on jet-driven watercraft. Lifetime Warranty KeelShield marine products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. ## Features - RELIABLE, LONG LASTING PROTECTION: From rocks and concrete to ramps and docks, our keel guard is your boat’s first line of defense against damage! Incredibly strong and durable, our hull guard helps protect against abrasions, scratches and scars. - VERSATILE DESIGN: Whether you own a bass boat, a runabout or a recreational watercraft, our keel protector keeps your vessel in tip top shape! Compatible with both fiberglass and most aluminum boats, it safeguards your precious investment. - DIY INSTALLATION: Thanks to an exclusive 3M adhesion system, applying your keel guard is as easy as prep, peel, stick! With no mixing or curing required, you’ll finish the job in an hour. The thickest marine adhesive around, it stays firmly in place. - MADE IN THE USA: Combining the strength of pure Urethane Polymers with the quality of American workmanship, our protector kit is the one boaters trust! Measuring 5” wide with lengths from 4’ to 12’ & available in a range of colors, get a perfect match! - LIFETIME GUARANTEE: We’re so confident in our boat keel guards, they’re backed with a limited lifetime guarantee against defects in materials or workmanship! If you have any problems or questions, don’t hesitate to let our customer service team know. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.5 x 8.4 x 6.5 inches | | Package Weight | 5.75 Pounds | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 inches | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Brand Name | Gator Guards | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | | Model Name | KeelShield | | Color | Dark Gray | | Material | Urethane Polymers | | Suggested Users | Boating | | Manufacturer | Gator Guards | | Part Number | KS-12DGY | | Included Components | KeelShield, Instruction sheet | | Size | 12 Feet | ## Images ![Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Nja50caqL.jpg) ![Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fmp-UhqWL.jpg) ![Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YV72qa8xL.jpg) ![Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ig0r1O4hL.jpg) ![Gator Guards KeelShield Keel Guard - Helps Prevent Damage, Scars and Scratches - DIY Installation - Compatible with Fiberglass and Most Aluminum Boats - Made in The USA - 4’ to 12’ Lengths - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61W8qBj0r4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023* The media could not be loaded.  High quality and heavy duty. Easy to put on, but make sure you do it right so it'll last a long time. Watch the YouTube video from the actual manufacturer, it really helps. It took about 35 mins from beginning to end. Now I can beach the boat without worrying about scratching it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING PROTECTION *by O***A on Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023* I installed this 9Ft keel shield on my 23 Yamaha 222XE and it’s worth every penny. I had this keel shield on my wave-runners and they do an amazing job in protecting your keel from constant abrasions. Especially if you life to beach your watercraft’s . Install was not difficult just make sure to prep the surface well. The pictures posted are from the day after using the boat in the lake . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy application, works perfect, you can do this at home in 15 minutes.... *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016* I just bought a 18' Nitro Z7. The boat didn't come with a keel protector and I could notice the wear on the keel. I read a ton of reviews and watched a youtube about this product and decided to give it a try and put it on myself. I purchased the 6 foot bc I felt the 7 foot would be overkill. If you have a 18 foot boat, 6 foot is all that you need. I opened the pack, read the instructions and put it on myself in my garage. I live in Louisiana where it's 100 degrees outside right now and let the shield sit in the sun for 15 minutes to be easier to work with. It literally took my 15 minutes to put this on by myself and it works perfect.The instructions tell you to draw an outline of the shield and/or mask off the area you are working with. I didn't go through all of that bc I'm impatient and it really was a waste of time IMO. If you're a perfectionist, go for it. Just takes more time. As far as the application, I just marked the middle (7th) rise with a white crayon so I could use it as a guide going down the keel for a centerline. I layed flat on my back under the boat with the keel of the boat centered above me where I was applying. I placed the shield down the center of my body, placed it where I wanted it to start at the top and worked it all the way down like the instructions said. Very easy. I'm just your average Joe who has never done this before and it couldn't have been easier. I'm happy with it so far, let's hope it stays on! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/45130475-gator-guards-keelshield-keel-guard-helps-prevent-damage-scars-scratches](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/45130475-gator-guards-keelshield-keel-guard-helps-prevent-damage-scars-scratches) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*