racerx632 Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 Has anyone here tried keelEasy on their sof? If so how did it work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Pettigrew Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 No, I have not, but if you want to try brass I found a supplier with good prices. https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/brass-half-oval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy00 Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I have no experience with KeelEasy but, after perusing information on the product, I'd say that it all depends on how well it would adhere to the paint of a SOF boat. No way to answer that without trying, but I'm skeptical. A concern is the use of a heat gun for application. Too much heat and the paint would soften and bubble. On my Ravenswood, I used vinyl strips cut from bits of vinyl fencing. The strips are about 1/16" X 3/8" X 28". They are attached at the bow and stern with small stainless steel flathead screws. These strips have lasted for over 10 years with minimal wear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx632 Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 The heat process was what worried me about it. I have some leftover cedar I was considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy00 Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Racerx: If you want to use wood, cedar isn't the best choice; it's too soft. I'd go with oak or ash, which you can soak or steam if necessary to take the curves. Those woods are tough. There are other woods that would work, but those two are the most common in North America. Have fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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