I have a 2022 model native Titian 10.5 (not the X). I use it very regularly, probably once a week. I have it pretty weighed down at this point with a Newport NK300 and a large battery. I tend to launch in smaller lakes with not great boat ramps. My keel is getting sanded down real bad from launching. I installed a BerleyPro keel bumper guard and it ate through that in less than a month. I almost feel like it needs a strip of aluminum or something there. Has anybody else had this problem or have any solution ideas? Worries that it’s going to start leaking through.
Posted by flanneldan9
3 Comments
Keel getting damaged from ABUSE.
Stop dragging your kayak.
Fwiw. My first old town vapor had same issue. But i know its bc i used to put my kayak on the concrete boat launch, front mostly in the water, then i would sit and butt scuttle my way into the water. Eventually it wore thin and had a micro leak. If thats what youre doing, then id stop. Good luck!
Wheels/dolly? If you’re launching at a ramp idk how you’re doing so much damage though. Just put it straight in the water. If it’s half out it won’t drift away when you’re parking. You shouldn’t need to drag it more than 5 feet