UpRight Keel Weight Installation

If you’re here, you’re more than likely aware that we’ve updated and improved the way our UpRight Keel Weights install in our decoys. While effective, our first generation utilized a Chicago screw to pin the weight in the keel which created some challenges. Our new UpRight “T” Weights are much simpler - both to install and to remove - depending on varying hunting conditions.

If you have any questions about getting those new UpRight Keel Weights installed, this is the place.

Our new style UpRight Keel “T” Weight is designed specifically to fit in our NEW decoys. To determine which decoy you have, flip the decoy over keels up.

If there is a SINGLE hole drilled vertically inside the base of the keel weight slot, you have a new style decoy and should proceed to “Installation.”
If you have TWO holes drilled through the outsides of the keel (perpendicular to the keel weight slot) you have an older style decoy - use the instructions in the “Retrofit” section.

Installation:

1. With the Decoy positioned keels up, take the new style keel weight with the tab (the tapered section coming off the curved weight) pointing down. 
2. Insert the tab into the hole drilled in the bottom of the keel weight slot with the weight oriented to match the curve of the weight slot.
3. Fully insert the weight into the keel weight slot.
4. Reach into the decoy. You should feel the bottom of the foam.
5. Fold the tab down to lock the weight in place. 
6. Your weight is now ed.

Removal:

1. With the decoy upside down (keels facing up). Reach into the decoy and unfold the tab, straightening it to its original orientation.
2. Push on the end of the tab, and as it emerges from the keel grab the weight and pull it out of the slot.
3. Gently work it out of the slot until its fully released.

Retrofit:

1. With your old UpRight keel weights removed, flip your decoy upside down so the keels are facing up. To avoid potential injury, perform this task on a workbench of a surface other than your lap.
2. Using a ⅜” drill bit, drill a hole in the center of the base of the keel weight slot, running vertically, in.
3. Follow the instructions in the first section, “Installation.”