Easy DIY KYDEX KEEL GUARD For Your Kayak 2.0! (Under $20)

This is my 2.0 version of the DIY Kydex Keel Guard that is cheaper than the 1.0 Version with 2 major changes in design and adhesion. Enjoy the DIY Keel Guard For Your Fishing Kayak! (2.0) and of course, let me know if you have any questions.

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***GEAR REFERENCED***

***TOOLS REFERENCED***

***VIDEOS REFERENCED***

***KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) PODCAST***

***TOP 5 VIDEOS***

***KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) LIVE SHOW***

***KAYAK CAMERA GEAR USED***

***SOCIALS***

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***TIMESTAMPS***
0:00 Kydex Keel Guard 1.0
1:10 Avoid This Mistake!
1:51 Keel Guard Option
2:12 Materials Needed for Keel Guard
3:06 Tools Needed for Build
4:17 Making the Trace
6:12 Scroll Saw the Kydex Trace
6:48 Orbital Sand the Edges and Back of Kydex
7:25 Prepare the Kayak Surface
7:46 Heat Molding the Kydex
9:43 Tips for Using Goop
11:15 Applying Marine Goop to Kydex

[HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Beautiful, professional looking and strong, what's not to like?!
I made a keel guard for my Max 10 using old school fiberglass mat. Doesn't look so great but its super strong and will never come off. If I had to do it again however, I'm doing your version, looks better and easier to install.

[BoBlankenship]

Do you mind updating on how good the Goop held up?

Thank you

[bcguerilla]

I think this would pair up nicely in a two-part repair method for hull cracks and holes; I'm sure you've seen the "Home Depot bucket" plastic welding patch repair, but after that's done, adding this on top would probably be the most permanent fix ever.

[UKYak]

Kydex order, check. Goop order, check. Heat gun, check. Gloves, check. Next weekend’s project on our two yaks. Thanks for the video Daren. Works out to £43/$55 for me to do both yaks bow and stern.

[CarolineVendette]

I am glad you made this tutorial. I followed your instructions andmade a very nice keel guard for my hobie lynx. Thank you So much!

[jjalsk]

I did this to my kayak this weekend. Worked out really well. Thanks.

[KSCFIRE]

We just got 2 kayaks to use in our upcoming retirements. I just ran across your video and really like the step by step tutorial you did. I don't have a scroll saw, but I am going to try using my jig saw with a fine tooth blade. I see great things in my future for protecting my keels.

[FREEDOMSEED-A]

Hey nice job...I have the mode 110...pelican...I used spay in bed liner took painter tape taped off area....works great ...have a great day

[fabianf.]

Thanks for another great video. I’m going to do the same. The only 2 things that I will do different are lightly trace the cut and molded piece onto the kayak and smear a thin layer of the goop on the kayak itself just to ensure the best possible adhesion.

[johnthornley]

Looks good. Researching "kevlar skid plates" for my canoe. Might go this route instead.

[a.joegevara]

I've bought everything to do this with, but been procrastinating about cutting it. Memorial day trip fast approaching!

[haciendadad]

Great job, looks great! I need to add a couple on my kayak. Today, my Hobie PA14 slid out of my trailer on the highway, it slide out when the light turned green, so it wasn't like I was going 50+mph, but it slapped the ground on the aft keel; I forgot to strap it down. Thankfully nothing serious, just some scratches. So my plan is to add some guards on the front and back. Thanks for the great video!

[padan]

I think this is the third time watching this. Just made one for my P127! Thanks for sharing!

[Bmuth]

just got the goop in the mail looking forward to finishing my keel guard today thanks for the great idea!!

[ILLUMINATHAN]

One Objective has a awesome keel guard. I used it for years on my SS127, and now I have one on my P127. Be careful because 303 breaks down adhesives over time. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[UNKNOWN-spvj]

I bought your video and just watched some Kydex from Scamazon. I don't drag my yak b/c it's fairly light plus I just bought new wheels for my car.
I was kinda new to old stuff but really like this news video for old times sake. Plus after the divorce my dad said don't trust my mom while my mom said trust your dad at your own demise. I'm 50% of both so I'm now at 0% of trust in self.
With this knowledge of being 100% of zero, I thought I'd drown myself in the water until seeing your video. I have since bought a kayak just to make a couple'a keel guards. Now I've decided that I'll die on the water and not in it! You'da You'da best!
Update: I am now a raisin of a man, all dried up under the sun, being pecked apart by birds while laying lame on an unsinkable kayak. I would've rather been fish food. If only my keel had some leakage, if

[gregstabryla]

I've been aware of this for years and it's time to try one. I'm not as dainty with my kayak especially coming into the launch. Have worn through 2 layers of Gator guard. Like the goop idea over using the tape. Thanks.

[anthonyvespia]

"The Duck Tape lol" Darren i love your DIY vids. Epic add-on, and a must have, especially with the $$ we invest in our one man kayaks today.. 💯 🌊 🎣

[MYNAMEISNUMBER]

Thanks for the video, thanks for the ideas, I'm using holstex, thought I ordered kydex but I'll stick with it. and got the Marine goop 😮

[JoeyIngles]

Great job. If I were doing this, I would have made a fish silhouette.

Thanks for the tutorial.🐟