Scratches, dents, and cracks may become unavoidable for that matter. It is in fact part of the canoe maintenance-that of checking the boat for possible damages. And whenever the simplest damages are spotted, an automatic action is called for. You should never use a canoe if it is not properly conditioned.
But then how would you further enjoy the activity if all that is left to you is a defective canoe? No need to worry about these things because there are several tips on how to easily do canoe repair by yourself! In the absence of someone who is skilled in canoe repair, you can rely on your own skills provided that you are properly guided with what to do. Bear in mind that your safety should come first when canoeing. When focused on, the canoe repair by yourself may not even exceed a week!
The fiberglass canoe is the easiest to handle when it comes to the repair needs. The hulls of the fiberglass canoe are made up of numerous layers of the hand-woven glass fiber cloth that has been stuck together by the use of epoxy resin or polyester. The color of which is owed from the gelcoat although both the interior and exterior parts can also be painted with an enamel.
The paint of the canoe can be maintained by an automotive paste wax that can be applied yearly. As the fiberglass canoe is exposed to sunlight, the paint of which also starts to fade. In due time, the repaired part may also tend to become invisible.
If there are cavernous scratches on the hull, they must be filled in with resin. When there are severe damages done to the hull, they also weaken the fibers making it up. What is best to do is to cut out the whole area which is affected and then replace it with a new resin and glass fiber. These are obviously widely available and sold in kits.
When what you have there are holes that do not exceed 2 inches of the diameter, they can be mended with the use of auto patch kits. Do cut away the damaged area and make sure to apply a patch which is larger than the hole itself inside of the hull. When the patch done inside the hull has healed, start working on the exterior part. Allow each of your applied cures to dry up before adding another layer.
In order to smoothen the already hard patches applied, the number 80 sandpaper must be used. After you have worked on the surface with the sandpaper, you may now add the auto filler and then the gelcoat or enamel comes next.
One good tip for lessening the risks of the makeup of the holes in your fiberglass canoes is to be sure that you clean the exterior of the hull after use. There must be no saltwater left in it before it is kept in its storage place. Always cover it too.
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