Whew-lots of sanding

After much sanding this is what I have to work with. I have done lots of research on the net to get advice on how to fix the extreme cracking on the hull and deck. I am leaning toward coating everything with epoxy mixed with colidial silica. I have been told that it will be difficult to sand, but I need the silica for strength. I sure wish I could just use microballons, but the folks have told me that it would not provide the strength needed. To see more pictures go to
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