The Bumper Bro is a kayak keel guard that you attach to the point of impact in most situations on the nose of your kayak.
These are thermoformed to fit specific kayak hulls and can be attached with adhesive tape or specific adhesives.
As kayak users, we often face the dilemma of launching in quite harsh launching conditions. Rocks, boat ramps, oyster beds, and concrete, over a period of time will slowly cut and chip their way through the plastic and can potentially cause leakages and costly repairs.
Installation Of The Bumper Bro
- Once you have aquired the appropriate Bumper Bro to suit your kayak, flip your kayak to allow you to work.
- If you have a used kayak with scuffs, cuts, and chips. Smooth off any large tags of plastic with sandpaper.
- Clean the surface of the kayak with Isopropyl Alcohol of which the Bumper Bro is to be installed and allow to dry.
- Clean any dust from the inside of the Bumper Bro with isopropyl.
- Apply a generous amount of marine grade adhesive to the kayak.
- Apply a generous amount of marine grade adhesive to the Bumper Bro approximately 15mm from the lip, this will allow adequate space for the adhesive to spread without spilling out of the part.
- Firmly press the Bumper Bro to the nose of the kayak and using tension straps secure into place.
- To get a flush seal on the Bumper Bro, squeeze a bead of adhesive around the lip of the part against the kayak and clean off the excess.
- Leave the Bumper Bro for 24 hours before taking the kayak on the water to ensure it has stuck
I have a 2016 PA12, will it fit?
Let me know when you make it for the slayer max and the slayer 13
Need a 2020 Outback please!
2020outback
Definitely interested in the slayer max 12.5
I hope you guys make one for the Titan 13.5!!
I’m certainly interested. Looking for a keel guard for a 2021 Outback.
Is this available for the Old Town Autopilot 136?
Please make this for the Titan 10.5!
revo 16, please
One more vote for the Titan 10.5
Will this work on a 2020 or 2021 Hobie Compass? I definitely want one!
Revo 11 please :D
Wow I’m so excited about this product, and will definitely give it a try as other products on the market suck. The only suggestion is it needs to extend further back to cover all scuffing, sort of like a scalene triangle design.
Another vote for the Titan 10.5 !!!!!
Would love for 2021 Hobie Outback! Please let me know when available.
Please make the Native titan 13.5
G/flex 654 thickened epoxy adhesive made by West System truly sticks to polyethylene plastic which most kayaks are made of. Great idea for protecting keel and bow. Way to go Berkley pro. And love my new steering handle for my Native Slayer!
Keen for one to suit Hobie Outback 2020. Add me to the list!
Need one for a Native Manta Ray Propel!
please stealth kayaks pro fisha575