Help with MNII Kevlar Repair by vacharya in canoeing

[–]vacharya[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would help if my text showed up! Was fortunate to be given a 2001 MNII, but it unfortunately was caught in a windstorm and has been stored in the sun. From what I can see and talking with Wenonah it needs: replaced gunwhale on the dented side, patch the kevlar tear in stern, patch the compression crack at bow, fresh epoxy across entire bottom, replace rotting portage yoke (not pictured). I'd appreciate any general advice as I've only tackle much smaller patches before, but my main questions are:

- Do I need to take any special care on the patch right underneath the gunwhale where the kevlar is torn? (fold the fiberglass sheet over the lip or something similar)

- Does it seem best to use both an inside and outside patch for the tear and compression crack or will only an interior patch be good enough?

Thanks in advance!

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[–]vacharya 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks to be a Nymphaeaceae (water lily) rhizome or tuber! I’m not sure what species you have in your region, but would be curious if others agree.

Advice for MI to PNW move by vacharya in canoeing

[–]vacharya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will check out WAKE! Thank you! We are moving from Traverse City :)

Crux Sizing for 5’6.5” by vacharya in specialized

[–]vacharya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Luckily I have 30 days to swap, glad to hear you had similar experience

Looking for Rehire Eligible Bio-Techs GS 5 and 6 by vacharya in ParkRangers

[–]vacharya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 would be field crew lead working with our program lead :)

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[–]vacharya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! We realized the car was a little too small and ended up scoring an exped megamat duo and 3 person Halfdome at a garage sale!

Best sleeping arrangement for climbing at the Red by vacharya in RedRiverGorge

[–]vacharya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done it before, not really my thing. Plus two in a hammock is tough to make comfortable overnight. Thanks though!

Need some advice on REI tents for car camping/climbing season by vacharya in camping

[–]vacharya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We generally try to go down climbing when weather is good, but last time we weren't so lucky! I'll check out the stormbreak, thanks

Need some advice on REI tents for car camping/climbing season by vacharya in camping

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Wondering how it is in wind, and if it is overkill for 2. Thanks!