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This is a royalex hull. The outer-red- layer is vinyl. Epoxy won't adhere to the vinyl. The ABS layer and the ABS foam layer will supposedly work with epoxy resin. I would sand it with no finer than 80 grit so there is some"tooth" to the surface to aid the bond. Get all the vinyl off on the...

I agree with the lineage and the woven roving construction. Given its age it would be polyester resin. Looks to be in amazing shape for its age. I'll bet it weighs more than 100lb. It would be a nice cruiser with a small outboard gas or electric. Things to worry about... Do the flotation...

I fully support the idea of age appropriate paddles. Nephew Hayden started paddling at two the first time he was in a canoe. He didn't have a paddle, but leaned over the side of the canoe and snagged a stick floating in the water and proceeded to use it as a paddle. Here he is four and trying...

Yakima has a 78 inch round bar for their towers and factory rack attachments. Carries two tandems pretty well. I highly recommend gunwale brackets for any brand you chose. They really help stabilize the boats, especially if you are dealing with factory attachment sites that are only two feet...