T-H MARINE BLOG: FISHING, BOATING, & INDUSTRY NEWS

Every trip to the water comes with opportunities to put a little more wear on your boat.

Boat ramps, rocky shorelines, trailer rollers, submerged objects and slick surfaces can all take their toll over time. While some damage is unavoidable, the right protection can help keep everyday wear from becoming a bigger problem.

That’s where Gator Guards comes in.

Available from T-H Marine, Gator Guards offers a lineup of purpose-built products designed to protect some of the most vulnerable areas of your boat — from the keel and bow to the lower unit, deck and more.

Here are a few Gator Guards products worth adding to your setup.

Gator Patch: Be Ready for the Unexpected

Even with the right protection in place, accidents can happen.

A hard impact, damaged fiberglass or unexpected contact with an object can leave you needing a repair quickly.

Gator Guard Gator Patch gives boaters a fiberglass-reinforced repair option that can be kept on hand for those situations.

It's the type of product that's easy to overlook until you need it — making it a smart addition to a boat, truck or emergency repair kit.

For boaters who travel, fish remote water or simply want to be prepared for unexpected damage, carrying a repair solution can offer an added level of confidence.

KeelShield: Protect the First Point of Contact

The keel runs along the centerline of your hull and is often the first part of the boat to make contact with a ramp, shoreline or underwater obstacle.

Gator Guard KeelShield creates a durable layer of protection over that vulnerable area, helping defend the hull against scratches, abrasions and everyday impact.

Made from rugged urethane polymers, KeelShield is built for demanding use while keeping installation simple. Its Prep-Peel-Stick installation uses Gator Guards' 3M adhesive system and requires no curing time.

For anglers and boaters who regularly beach their boats, launch in shallow areas or spend time around rough shorelines, protecting the keel can help prevent a lot of unnecessary wear.

SkegShield: Add Protection Below the Waterline

Your lower unit's skeg sits in a vulnerable position.

Rocks, stumps, ramps and other submerged obstacles can quickly damage an exposed skeg. Gator Guard SkegShield provides stainless-steel protection designed to help shield the skeg from abrasion and impact.

That extra layer of protection can be especially valuable for anglers who regularly run shallow water, navigate rocky areas or launch from ramps where contact with the bottom is possible.

It's a small addition to the boat that protects an important part of your propulsion system.

GatorSkinz: Put Traction Where You Need It

Protection isn't only about preventing scratches and impacts. Sometimes it's about keeping you on your feet.

GatorSkinz™ Non-Skid Traction is designed to add grip to wet or slippery surfaces around your boat, trailer and equipment.

T-H Marine offers GatorSkinz in both pre-cut Step Pads and larger Non-Skid Traction Mats.

Step Pads are a convenient option for smaller areas such as:

• Trailer steps
• Boarding areas
• Swim platforms
• Running boards
• Ladders

For larger or more customized applications, GatorSkinz Non-Skid Traction Mats can be cut to fit boat decks, floors, trailer surfaces and other areas where additional traction is needed.

GatorSkinz is available in grit or pebble textures and uses a peel-and-stick application backed by the 3M KeelShield adhesive system. The Step Pads bond to surfaces including metal, fiberglass and wood, while the larger traction mats are built from pure urethane for durable performance in marine environments.

Whether you're improving a slick trailer step or adding traction across a larger section of a duck boat or fishing boat, GatorSkinz lets you put grip exactly where you need it.