Gator Guards Gator Patch 3" X 18" Fiberglass Reinforced Repair Patch
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Gator Guards Gator Patch 3" X 18" Fiberglass Reinforced Repair Patch
Gator Patch 3" x 18" Fiberglass Reinforced Repair Patch
Just Prep, Peel, and Stick - Reinforced Repair Patch that Cures in Just Minutes!
Repairs and protects Kayaks, Canoes, and Boats with Fiberglass, Aluminum, and Plastic surfaces. The preferred choice for a Kayak keel guard and skid plate. Cures in Sunlight in under an hour - quickly repairing or protecting your plastic, fiberglass, or aluminum surface. Can be sanded and painted for a seamless finish.
Features:
- Gator Patch is a UV-Cure Fiberglass Reinforced Repair Patch
- Quick fix for a permanent solution
- Watertight, Impenetrable Repair Patch, Kayak Keel Guard, and Skid Plate
- Available in 4 sizes: 3"x6",6"x9", 9"x 12", and 3"x18" Kayak Keel Guard
- A Prep-Peel-Stick application that cures simply with UV light in under an hour
- Will bond to metal, fiberglass, wood, plastic, and virtually anywhere you need protection
- Repairs almost any surface, moldable around flat or curved areas, dents, joints, or angles
- Made With Pride in The USA.
- Perfect in or out of the water! Great for any Fiberglass or Aluminum Boat, Kayaks, Canoes, Containers, Tanks, Plumbing, and more!
- Can be drilled, tapped, sanded, or painted within an hour
Gator Patch™ is easy to use and apply with our Prep-Peel-Stick application. Cures simply with UV light in under an hour. Gator Patch comes with the extraordinary bonding and reliability promise that 100,000s of clients have known for over 20 years.
Available in 4 sizes: 3"x6", 6"x9", 9"x12" and a 3"x18" Kayak Keel Guard - suitable for any patch, repair, or hull protection.
Installation Tips:
Using the Gator Patch to protect your kayak will make drops, skids, concrete, and cracks a thing of the past – the easiest insurance on your expensive investment. A Fiberglass Resin Patch that bonds physically and chemically to your kayak or canoe – curing in UV Sunlight in under an hour. An Easy & Simple application for a permanent protection solution. View the complete installation instructions below.
Notice for Heavy Plastic Boats:
Hulls weighing over 100 pounds – such as Bass Hunter style boats or larger kayaks may benefit from additional layers of Gator Patch to increase the thickness of the most heavily worn areas for a longer lifespan.
Manufacturer Part Number: GP-318
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Return Policy
Hodges Marine accepts returns for up to thirty (30) days after shipment. Our return policy does not apply to the following goods: Open software, mapping/chart data cards, programmed AIS units, opened/registered KVH Starlink products, trolling motors, international orders, freight truck only items, and special order items. These items are not eligible for return, refund or exchange. Shipping charges (if any) are non-refundable. If your return is accepted by Us, We will provide one of the following within a reasonable time: an exchange of merchandise for the item returned, a non-transferable merchandise credit, a credit to the payment card or original method of payment used to pay for the item, a check, or another remedy that we determine in good faith is appropriate in the circumstances. Customer must request a return merchandise authorization (RMA) through the product returns link on our website or by emailing us at [email protected]. A RMA number will be issued with instructions for returning the package within a reasonable time (normally 1-3 business days).
Defective Products:
A prepaid return shipping label will be provided for defective items if deemed necessary by the manufacturer. The customer must first contact the manufacturer for technical support to confirm product is defective and that product replacement is deemed necessary. Please provide the name of the technician, serial number, and details about the defect. Return instructions and a label will be provided.
Non-Defective Returns:
Eligible non-defective products may be returned for a full refund minus shipping paid (if any). To be eligible for a non-defective return, your merchandise must be unused/unopened and must be in the original packaging. Non-defective returns that show signs of installation/use, missing parts/packaging, missing proof of purchase/UPC code, or have serial numbers that do not match our records will not be accepted. Customer is responsible for return shipping costs of non-defective returns. You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance for items of value. Hodges Marine is not liable for lost or damaged return packages.
General - Cancellations, Shipping Damage, Missing Packages, Shipment Refusals:
Orders that you submit online are processed immediately and may not be cancelled, and you may need to wait until you receive the merchandise in order to return it. Claims of shipment damage, incorrect/missing items, or non-receipt of goods must be made within seven (7) days. Customer is responsible for all costs associated with refused shipments or return to sender (RTS) shipments including carrier fees, freight to the customer, and return freight. We reserve the right to refuse returns that are sent COD, without a return authorization, show signs of undisclosed installation/use, has missing parts/packaging, missing proof of purchase/UPC code, or have serial numbers that do not match our records. If you do not comply with any of the above conditions, We reserve the right to refuse the return/exchange, or to impose different or additional conditions. Please see our TERMS AND CONDITIONS for additional applicable information.
Last Updated: JUNE 09 2026
Please email us at [email protected] or use the product returns link.

