First step is to get some new fabric applied to the inside of the hull. This closes up the hole and makes it look seamless on the inside. This is a Kevlar/carbon fiber blend. Kevlar does not sand well, it just goes fuzzy, and is a real pain to work with for repairs.
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A view from the inside.
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Its not too difficult to get the structural work done on laminate canoes. The real "work" comes with the cosmetic aspects of blending and polishing. With a pattern weave like this Kevlar/carbon fiber blend, it is difficult to get the weave to blend in invisibly.
Not too bad.
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