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Auto body repair tech here, I would have put a sheet on the inside first and let it dry so you'd have something to back the outside against for support.

Amazing job. Quick question: what fastening system did you use for the deck loops? There is a lot of information about how to do it in plastic kayaks but no info on fiberglass ones.

Definitely need more routing info for thru cyclists

Much of I&M has been sad for years parallel road often acceptable to ride.

The state has not been able to support trail system (parks) is good that cities have got involved.

If you missed the bike crossing on I-74 it is great.

If riding recumbent I would especially want flag and rear flasher.

Even worse hills if take trail thru Galena!

Nice job ! Well done, congrats! Have fun with your new kajak!🙏

Great, great video. Looks like such a blast! You guys are so lucky! Love it

What time of the year did you do this?

I totally can relate to finding vegetarian options out in small towns. Not a problem at all in Chicago where I live but definitely a different story out there! Funny thing is,,,I've been a butcher for Jewel for the past 40 years and a vegetarian for 35!

I live in Chicago so this is literally in my backyard! thanks for the video and the inspiration!

Looks awesome man!!! Great job 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Hi, what grit sandpaper did you use?

Ha! I caught that Count von Count reference. Nice!

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Really enjoyed this video. Very helpful as I consider a similar first repair that will also be my first time working with fiberglass. I appreciated hearing the back story. Hate the pain of loosing great photo/video memories Go again with the “new” yak and recapture it to share with us !! Great Kaye’s back style Would have liked more how instruction on laying on the resin and glass but your example is great. Love the out come Love the chickens Not totally sure what I thought of the music though it was fun. ;-) Hope you’ve had a blast in your good looking yak!

Do you know how this repair lasted? I'd love to try polyester resin and bondo for kayak and canoe repairs but in most caes I've been told to avoid it and use epoxy to avoid it cracking later. Polyester and bondo would save a lot of time.

Qual é a tinta usada para pintar caiaque???

Many thanks for the videos and the materials list. I'm planning a similar project for an older 17.5' Necky. Can you give the approximate quantities of primer and brightside you used on the hull and deck?

We stayed in the same hut! 😂

Pook's Hill was amazing. Absolutely loved our visit.

Mate that looks pretty good. I have just started experimenting with kayak repair myself. Since this was made 3 years ago can you tell me how the paint has held up? I have always shied away from painting over the gel coat. I have always re-applied gel coat, which is a lot harder than painting and you dont always get a uniform colour. You restore looks pretty schmick (mean stylish in Australian), so if the paint holds up to salt water then I may look at it in the future.

Much different than a marine epoxy approach.

Nice Bears shirt.

Nicely done!

Great video! Thank you

Tearin it up with Bob and Karen thru Naperville was pretty lit.

Love you guys!!

After the paint is there supposed to be some sort of protective gel coating or something like that?

Awesome job!

I knew it was a Seda when I saw the pic! Best kayak ever!

Any way you can post your route?

Thanks for sharing this Amazing journey! Moved from Aurora Il to Florida in 2001. These videos make me want to go back home to Illinois.

Love the Fox River trail, grew up in Aurora and used to ride it often. Love your videos!

Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here :)

I refurbished a kevlar/fibreglass bottom kayak this past fall. (20 years old) The hull was pretty banged up, soft in sections with long scars you could push in along with an actual hole that did not penetrate the cloth webbing. One thing about fibreglass is that it is infinitely repairable. I used that clear hard glass you see on wooden tables encased in what appears as a hard clear acrylic-- super strong and durable but, I probably added a good extra pound in weight. The saving grace was the kevlar top which was scared with scratches and looking tired and dull. I experimented with a heat gun and a car buffer with compound on one of the hatches and it came out looking brand new. The kayak looks fabulous now and the repairs are holding up. Originally refurbished for resale-- I'm not selling it now.

Great video! Well done!

The La Rancherita and Hardee's aren't far from my house. Should've brought cash, you missed out on some good Mexican food! Hope you guys enjoyed your trip. I'm building an ebike right now and may give this trip a go in the spring or fall to properly break it in.

great ride, more relaxed

I had the same guide on the Dead high water release! He was great!!!

Hey enjoyed you video, keep them coming!

Hey guys, I'm enjoying the videos and commentaries! I rode westbound in late June in the middle of the storms and floods. If by any chance the cross country rider had an old 10 speed with a blue front rim. He's a friend that I started riding with in NY. He was about 10 to 14 days in front of me at that point. If that's who you were talking about in the video he definitely made it to the Pacific. Got to get back to the video binge and see how it ended.

"My head almost exploded"!😂🤣

I haven’t watched day 7 yet but thoroughly enjoyed day 6. Mark & your banter was excellent! Love the map at the beginning. Gives me a much better perspective of your tours.

Nice video

Like your videos, Troy. Hope you are well. Casey

That was great but concise. I feel there is more “in the vault” as they say!