BOW PLATE

[garyrob]

NOTICE SOME CD'S HAVE A STAINLESS OR BRONZE PLATE RUNNING UP AND UNDER BOW. LOOKS LIKE PROTECTS BOW WHEN BEACHING IN SAND OR MUD AND SAVES BOW FROM SCRATCHING. IS THAT A FACTORY OPTION OR CAN IT BE ADDED AND WHAT IS APPROXIMATE COST AND WHERE CAN ONE BE PURCHASED?

 

[starcrafttom]

its just a brass strip that you could add but you have to drill into the hull .You would be better off with a keel guard. Heres a link to one brand.
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[potter water]

The bronze strip is good for above the water line bumps such as when docking. But, the bow guard referenced above is the only way to go for beaching.

 

[Matt Gurnsey]

Teries doesn't have the brass keel strip as the hull is a different shape than the "Classic" C-Dory's.

The keel guard is a great solution and offers more protection without drilling hols in the boat.

 

[localboy]

i pulled my brass guard, filled the holes and installed a KeelGuard. Holes under water line = bad.