Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers

[memaquay]

More pictures would be helpful for a full diagnostic, lol. From the few you have included, my immediate concern would be why is the weave from the glass showing? It almost looks like someone put another sheath of fiberglass cloth on the hull. It appears to me that the hull has been stored outside for a long period of time. The gunwales and deck as shown look like they will all need to be replaced. Not a big deal if you have basic woodworking skills. The chip out of the gel coat on the stem is easily fixed with some thickened epoxy.

Some closer pictures of both the inside and outside of the hull would be helpful in determining the full cure.

 

[M Clemens]

From the few you have included, my immediate concern would be why is the weave from the glass showing? It almost looks like someone put another sheath of fiberglass cloth on the hull. It appears to me that the hull has been stored outside for a long period of time.

A concern I raised earlier. I have seen this before on sun-baked hulls, where the epoxy seems to have been 'cooked off'. Some folks apply a new coat of epoxy on the outside if the cloth is not too brittle. I was also concerned that the hull had been stored hanging from the lining holes; over time some sag can be induced, even on a composite hull. More rocker?

 

[Black_Fly]

The Spirit II is a nice boat for what you want.

 

[Halpc]

The "crack" in the gunnel (in the photo with the thwart) appears to just be the seam between the inwale and outwale. My 1989 vintage Kevlar Explorer has the same junction lines on both gunnels, the full length of the canoe. You may have a little separation where the crack is wider, possibly from being hung by the ends. I suspect that the wood is fine. I have restored a number of Mad River and Bell gunnels that looked like yours or worse- try sanding them down and applying Watco Teak oil before throwing them away and replacing them. You may be amazed at what is hidden under the surface. You can use some wood filler to repair the missing wood in the bow/stern. It won't be perfect, but functional. Enjoy the rehab work and the paddling!