Kayak Keel Guard protection DIY Project Hobie Outback

[@carperblue]

Thanks everyone for there comments. The tape I used is automotive 3m tape. It’s used to attach car mouldings etc. Durable and waterproof

[@tony7830]

Good video , very well explained.

[@carperblue]

Thank you

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

Excellent idea, excellent video and explanation/demonstration, thank you for posting!

[@carperblue]

Thank you

[@Walt1119]

Great idea! I’ll have to check out HD and see what material they have..

[@carperblue]

Walt G thank you, I have since done the whole length of the hull

[@dogfatherxx8832]

Well explained, I’m going to do this tonight!!

[@carperblue]

Dogfather xx good luck 😉 love to know how you got on. Thank you for your feedback

[@EUAngler]

Great tips mate! I was thinking to have guards for my yak to

[@carperblue]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@ru55laye]

That is my next job on the Yak. Thanks

[@nicholasdeluca3580]

Frigging .... GENIUS ! I couldn't make out where you bought the gutter (?) material... I assume from a supply store like 'home depot's or 'lowes' (not sure if you have those where you are). My question is, if the gutter and hull are able to be Glued with a PVC glue, which if it works would literally weld the two together. Your thoughts? And thanks for this, I would have way more confidence in your method, that the tapes and such you could purchase for a shitton of money. Thanks again. Nick in Redfield Arkansas.

[@carperblue]

Cheers buddy, I am in uk so we have different shops/ stores to you. But I guess it’s just finding a similar product. I not tried anything too permanent adhesive wise. This is great because it can be redone if needed but also pretty dam hardy. I done a few other yaks and craft since. Including my new frib. One yak I did with a pu sealant called tiger seal. That’s also holding up well. Good luck and let us know how you get on . Thanks

[@nicholasdeluca3580]

@@carperblue Yes Sir.... I sent an email to Floplast asking what the cost of 1 segment is with shipping.... I'll let you know how this all works out. Also, do you have other genius videos on your site/channel? Thx again. Nick

[@carperblue]

@@nicholasdeluca3580 that all depends on what your looking for 😁. I hope to do more videos this year

[@charliemcabee4123]

Great idea. Headed to Home Depot for some gutter material tomorrow. Been using Gorilla tape.

[@carperblue]

Good luck!

[@davidsalmon7388]

what a great idea

[@carperblue]

Thank you David

[@wandahoward2624]

Have been looking at different ways of doing a keel guard. This looks good. Has it stood the test of time, if so how well? Thanks. Really am interested in knowing.

[@carperblue]

I have been using it for years now, probably every 50 or so trips in sea I have removed and re stuck with fresh tape it took about 15 minutes to remove tape from guttering, it now runs the full length. I have experimented with pvu tiger seal on one section it seems to hold fast but you will never get the stain off if you remove it. The tape has the advantage it is relatively long lasting and easily to reverse or remove with heat. Also warming the yak up as you apply it helps long term adhesion definitely worth a try

[@AddictedAngler]

Slick idea mate

[@carperblue]

thank you, still on and going strong

[@AllTheHobbies]

Looks good. Thaks for sharing. I just need to find good double sided tape.

[@carperblue]

how did it go?

[@FishinYakker]

Nice. Thanks for sharing. What type of tape is that??

[@carperblue]

its a waterproof tape, for auto trims. i think 3m do one similar

[@lurerage]

Nic3 ..liked that

[@carperblue]

Thank you

[@nigelackroyd7991]

Great video mate. The burning question on everyone's lips is "whats the tape" where can we get it from??? Cheers.

[@carperblue]

Nigel Ackroyd thank you it’s auto motive tape the kind of tape that car manufacturers use for sticking there model badges with 3m is a popular brand. Look at eBay or amazon. Thank you for watching

[@Baz7575]

👏👏👏👍

[@carperblue]

thanks baz

[@210fishing6]

Where did you buy this material

[@carperblue]

Big Daddy’s Yak fishing it’s roof guttering , brought it from wickes. In uk all hardware stores sell it

[@dampainter1]

really nice ! curious how long it stays /holds up for?????? following!

[@carperblue]

mark lafaive all I fish quite often and we have shingle beaches that we launch from. I removed the two old ones prior to the video. They have been on for quite a few trips and about 4 months

[@carperblue]

I found after 3 months where I dragged it, it was coming loose. I removed it heated up tape and pulled tape off the guttering and reused the gutter with new tape. I had about 20 trips on it, before I restuck it for 2nd time so getting consistent use

[@gofish2233]

@@carperblue Ever thought about gluing it with some heavy-duty adhesive? Looks great

[@carperblue]

@@gofish2233 I have considered adhesive, however I know that if I want to remove this it can be removed quite easily. It is also surprisingly durable. I have redone it since this video. It now runs the whole length, in three sections. That has been on and is going strong after over 50 sessions in saltwater. Where it is dragged up our steep shingle beaches. It was also very easy to reapply

[@xarrow81]

Well probably not the safest way to cut the pvc. 😆

[@carperblue]

I’ve done a few now with no issues but I take your point, thanks for watching