Aloha everyone,
I am new member of this site and I have read some of the posts on or about canoes and their various problems. The people responding to these posts sounded very knowledgeable and also very helpful so I thought that I might ask for some help on my current problem, so here goes.
I recently purchased a oc-1(Kamahi) I do not know when it was made, but I do know that I am now the 4th owner and the owner prior to me had it for 2 years. When I bought the canoe it had some chipping and unknown to me a crack behind the seat well. I am assuming this is why it started to develop large and small bubbles along the side of the hull and even some parts of the top and bottom. I dont have a lot of money to be taking it to a pro so I am doing the repairs myself. I started to sand down the canoe making sure I don't sand down too far into, what I believe is, the carbon fiber hull. I know this is a little late to be asking but, was this the right thing to do? If I am doing the right thing should I make sure I get every bubble? The bubbles do have water in them. Also I dont really know what the next steps are that I should take. Any kokua on this would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by kailanapaddler on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 5:00pm
I would recommend at least taking it to a professional and having them take a look at it. Have you done glasswork before? Are the bubbles in the paint or in the glass? Sanding was most likely the right thing to start but it's going to need alot more work than that most likely. Its pretty hard for us to tell from just your post but one thing is that if it needs major repairs make sure that you do or get them done right. You don't want anything breaking out in the ocean and putting you in danger.
#1 Mon, 05/25/2009 - 5:05pm
Kailanapaddler .. PM me when you are really ready to dig into it.
aloha,
pog
#2 Mon, 05/25/2009 - 5:44pm