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Re: Seeking: Advice - Air Pockets under Fiberglass
By:Howard H
Date: 7/8/2009, 5:59 am

: I have only built 2 kayaks but here is my 2 cents.If they are small I would
: leave them. If bad or they really bother you cut them out,grind or sand
: the edges to feather,put a small piece of glass over the spot, then more
: epoxy over the glass and it will be gone. Remember to sand the area under
: the glass and epoxy to adhere....kirk

There are 4 air pockets, all about 1 inch long. The air pockets don't really bother me. I just want to know if there are any negative impacts to leaving them. e.g. trap water/moisture, etc.

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Seeking: Advice - Air Pockets under Fiberglass
Howard H -- 7/7/2009, 10:40 pm
Re: Seeking: Advice - Air Pockets under Fiberglass
bueller -- 7/7/2009, 11:57 pm
Re: Seeking: Advice - Air Pockets under Fiberglass
Howard H -- 7/8/2009, 5:59 am
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Don T -- 7/8/2009, 8:07 am