Keel Guard 20606 Keel Protector 5" x 6' Light Gray for 17-18' Boats

Keel Guard

<h3>About Megaware KeelGuard</h3><p><strong>Megaware KeelGuard</strong> has been the gold standard in boat hull protection since 1992, when the Ogden, Utah-based company introduced the marine industry's first patented, do-it-yourself keel protector. What began as a single innovative product has grown into a comprehensive lineup of protective solutions trusted by recreational boaters, professional anglers, and even U.S. Coast Guard fleets worldwide.</p><h3>A Legacy Built on Protection</h3><p>Founded as a family-owned and operated business, Megaware KeelGuard has spent over three decades refining its products through a commitment to engineering excellence. A landmark collaboration with 3M engineers resulted in an advanced pressure-sensitive adhesive that permanently bonds and seals the protector's contoured edges directly to a boat's hull — no messy sealants required. In 2006, the brand added advanced UV inhibitors to maintain vibrant color over years of sun exposure, and in 2013 further upgraded to an even stronger 3M adhesive formulation to eliminate delamination entirely.</p><h3>The Megaware KeelGuard Product Lineup</h3><p>The flagship <strong>KeelGuard</strong> is a durable, abrasion-resistant strip engineered from a precise blend of high-quality polymers and urethanes. It attaches to the keel — the most vulnerable part of a boat's hull — protecting against the damage caused by sand, rocks, concrete ramps, sandbars, and submerged obstacles. Its patented hydrodynamic channel design reduces drag rather than adding it, meaning performance is never compromised. Available in up to 12 colors and sizes from 4 to 12 feet, it fits most fiberglass boats and select aluminum hulls.</p><p>Beyond the core KeelGuard, Megaware's lineup addresses nearly every vulnerable point on a vessel:</p><ul style="list-style:disc"><li><strong>PontoonGuard</strong> – Shields the sides of pontoon tubes from abrasion and chafing caused by docks, other boats, and hidden obstacles, and includes a built-in 3M reflective safety strip for low-light visibility.</li><li><strong>SkegGuard &amp; SkegPro</strong> – Protect outboard and sterndrive motor skegs from wear, ramp dragging, and breakage, while also offering an affordable repair solution for already-damaged skegs.</li><li><strong>ScuffBuster Bow Guard</strong> – Defends the bow from unsightly marring caused by trailer rollers during loading and transport.</li><li><strong>FlexStep Pro</strong> – A flexible, durable boarding step solution designed for easy vessel access.</li><li><strong>BatteryGuard</strong> – Protects marine batteries from the corrosion and damage that can result from onboard moisture and vibration.</li></ul><h3>Why Boaters Trust Keel Guard</h3><p>Every Megaware KeelGuard product is engineered with the same DIY-friendly philosophy: professional-grade protection that any boater can install at home in about an hour, complete with a step-by-step kit that includes a scotch-brite pad, primer wipe, and burnishing tool. The flagship KeelGuard is backed by a lifetime warranty against abrasive wear and adhesion failure for as long as you own your boat — a testament to the brand's confidence in its materials and construction. For pontoon and skeg protection products, Megaware offers a three-year warranty with lifetime product support.</p><p>Whether you're a weekend lake fisherman or running a working fleet, Megaware KeelGuard products are designed to preserve your investment, prevent costly fiberglass repairs, and keep your vessel looking and performing its best season after season.</p>