| - | [* 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. |
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| - | [* 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. |
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| - | [* 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. |
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| - | [* 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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| + | [* black] Scrub near the split with coarse sandpaper to give the foam better adhesion. |
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| + | [* black] Use ropes and straps to bend the kayak back into shape and force the edges of the split together. Use plastic sheeting under the ropes and straps along the split to keep any foam that leaks out through the crack from adhering to the ropes or straps. |
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| + | [* black] Prop the boat up so the Great Stuff will fall into the part of the hull where you want it to go. Do this in a location where you can leave the boat for a few days to be sure the foam has a chance to fully cure. |
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| + | [* black] Empty one or more cans of Great Stuff ($3 each on sale at Ace) into the boat. One picture shows the location of this particular repair (port side, behind the seat), the other shows what the foam looks like after it solidified. Yes, it's ugly. But if you try to smooth out the foam before it sets up it collapses the foam and it is still ugly. |
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| + | [* black] After a few days, put the boat back down on the ground and take off the ropes and straps. The foam will hold the split together. The can says that the foam should be painted, but years of experience suggests painting is unnecessary. |
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