keel winch gaurd?

  • bls1984
    wells,mi
    Posts: 82
    October 24, 2013 at 1:47 am #1320545

    anyone put one on or know of options/sizes? notice some scuffing and powdery substance on hull right above winch hook where it is resting on the wheel. have a wx1850 black onyx hull. thanks

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    October 24, 2013 at 9:05 am #1202043

    I am noticing the same issue with my MX. I would love to hear if there is any solution to this problem. I would hate to keep beating up the bow of the boat.

    Sean Reames
    Posts: 61
    October 24, 2013 at 12:29 pm #1202064

    This is the scuffbuster on our ride and drive 1850. It fits perfect between the bow eye and first contour in the hull.

    reddog
    Posts: 807
    October 24, 2013 at 3:25 pm #1202110

    Is that the XL Sean? (not notched version) Same here with my WX1850. I think some of it is attributed to road grime/gravel getting in there while traveling,(sitting in the crotch)

    Sean Reames
    Posts: 61
    October 24, 2013 at 7:22 pm #1202173

    Quote:

    Is that the XL Sean? (not notched version) Same here with my WX1850. I think some of it is attributed to road grime/gravel getting in there while traveling,(sitting in the crotch)

    It is Not the notched version

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    October 24, 2013 at 11:17 pm #1202216

    Will this style work on the MX? The hull has a different contour to it and not sure this style will work. There is a rib just above where the bow sits in the bow roller.

    reddog
    Posts: 807
    October 25, 2013 at 12:52 am #1202237

    Ordered the XL today… I think it’s “moldable”?

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    October 25, 2013 at 12:23 pm #1202256

    I wouldnt call it moldable per say. It does bend and you can form it some but it doesnt stick well to the bump outs of the pin strips.

    castertroy
    Posts: 30
    October 25, 2013 at 9:56 pm #1202375

    I removed the yellow roller and replaced it with a black rubber one. That helped to eliminate the scuffing.

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    October 26, 2013 at 6:28 pm #1202443

    Quote:

    I wouldnt call it moldable per say. It does bend and you can form it some but it doesnt stick well to the bump outs of the pin strips.

    Eric, Is there scuff guard you guys use on the MX’s?

    bls1984
    wells,mi
    Posts: 82
    October 27, 2013 at 12:52 am #1202466

    Thanks a lot. I will be ordering one. Any one better for the 1850? Does it come with adhesive?

    bls1984
    wells,mi
    Posts: 82
    October 27, 2013 at 1:00 am #1202471

    Is that the XL? Is that what you recommend?

    Michael C. Winther
    Reedsburg, WI
    Posts: 1513
    October 27, 2013 at 11:57 pm #1202530

    i put KeelGuard brand “scuffbusters” on my WX2000T and they work well. around $20 each at Cabelas. i put one with a notch around the bow eye and one without a notch above that one.
    clean, easy install (bend to fit) and look good. most importantly, no more scuffing.

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    October 28, 2013 at 2:13 pm #1202603

    Quote:

    Quote:

    I wouldnt call it moldable per say. It does bend and you can form it some but it doesnt stick well to the bump outs of the pin strips.

    Eric, Is there scuff guard you guys use on the MX’s?

    There isnt that I know of. For boats that the scuff buster doesnt fit on we have been changing the center roller to a softer black roller. Only thing when you do that you have to keep a constant eye on the roller as it will get chewed up pretty easy and will get down to the bolt which will cause major scratches. They are pretty cheap so we just replace them more often when they get worn out.

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    October 28, 2013 at 5:20 pm #1202635

    Alrighty. Sounds like I will be getting a different roller. Sounds like an easy enough fix for me. Thanks!

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