Gelcoat Repair

[@CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld]

We're going to miss you Tim. I sincerely hope the new owner of Nova Craft Canoe continues the excellent tradition and quality production that you established. I'm down in Satellite Beach, Florida paddling a twenty year old Mohawk Blazer canoe but have told anyone who will listen that my next canoe is a Nova Craft Prospector in TuffStuff and I don't mind driving to Canada to pick it up if I have to. Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

[@jodywade5617]

Kids got talent, nice canoes.

[@toliveforthenow]

Sweet! If I can get a prospector at MEC in Vancouver in Tuff Stuff Expedition without shipping costs (currently they only stock standard tuff stuff), then I think you guys have sold me!

[@bromandudeguy1995]

The CC says. "Hi, I'm Tim from Nova Crap Canoes...".😂

[@p.istaker8862]

Can a Blend out thinner spray be used to loose the edge of the repair ?

[@joelin8835]

On my 1 year old bkuesteel canoe, the crack not only on the gelcoat but also breaks the fabric as well, about 3 inches long. I can see the crack on both side of canoe. Do I repair the outside just the same way as do the inside?

[@novacraftcanoe]

Hi Joe, it's tough to assess without seeing images or the boat in person. However that sounds like more substantial damage. I would suggest taking a look at this video for patching composite hulls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHq1gn2uZ6mVh6M

[@joelin8835]

@@novacraftcanoe Thank you so much for quick reply. I've watched that video. Does it mean I have to repair the outside of the canoe the same way as inside?

[@novacraftcanoe]

@@joelin8835 You'd want to patch the interior and gelcoat repair the exterior.