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| + | [* black] First I scrubbed near the split with coarse sandpaper to give the foam better adhesion. |
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| + | [* black] Next I used ropes and straps to bend the kayak back into shape and force the edges of the split together. I used plastic sheeting under the ropes and straps along the split to keep any foam from adhering to the ropes or straps. |
| + | [* black] Next I propped the boat up so the Great Stuff would fall into the part of the hull where I wanted it. I did this in a location where I could leave the boat for a few days to be sure the foam had a chance to fully cure. |
| + | [* black] Then I emptied two cans of Great Stuff ($3 each on sale at Ace) into the boat. One picture shows the location (port side, behind the seat), the other shows what the foam looks like after it solidified. |
| + | [* black] After a few days I put the boat back down on the ground and took off the ropes and straps. The foam held! |
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