[Paddlewise] Gel Coat Gouges (re-post)

> The last time I was paddling, a woman helped me lug the kayak up about 35
> steps and onto the truck.  While we were standing there talking, she said
> she could see through my kayak.  I said yeah, that fiberglass is pretty
> thin and she said, "no, I can _really_ see through your kayak.
> 
> Upon closer expection I could _really_ see through several deep gouges.
> Dunno how long they've been there or wether they are leaking or not.  I do
> know I've had some water in the rear compartment but had assumed that was
> from a leaky bulkhead (I'll get some marine sealer stuff the next time I'm
> near a marine store).
> 
> But what am I gonna do about the gouges?  Epoxy and fiberlass?
> 
> Clyde Sisler
> http://csisler.com
> 
> 
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