Abstract: In order to prevent damage to the keel and/or hull of a boat during beached landings on gravel, sand, mud or rocky shorelines, a boat keel/hull protector is provided. It comprises a flexible, elongated body member having a central portion and a pair of opposed side portions wherein the elongated body member is formed to accommodate desired positioning thereof relative to the keel. With these features of construction, the boat keel/hull protector also includes a tie-down cord for securing the body member after it has been positioned relative to the keel.