aj.mcbride
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I have a square stern wood and fiberglass canoe that I'd like to repair. The keel is rotted near the bow and I think that the rot has spread to a couple for the panels that are in contact with the rotten part of the keel. There is one thin crack about 8 inches long between to boards which extends through the fiberglass and paint (I could see daylight through it when I was transporting the canoe on the top of my car). There are also a couple of spots about the size of a toonie where the fiberglass has peeled away. All the ribs look good but the gunwales are completely rotted and have begun to fall off the boat. The board on the stern was a bit soft on the outside but it seems okay. I think it would be a good idea to replace the bow deck as well but that's not completely necessary. The thwart, ribs, and seats all look good.
I don't even know where to begin. I would appreciate if a few people could make a step-by-step list on how to fix the problems that I listed.
Thanks in advance for your responses.