WARNING
Some viewers may become sick at the site of the following pics 
Phil and I start the 'fix' ......
A/ smear silicone all around the gash
B/ screw the ply on slowly moving it around the curve of the hull
C/ smooth off the excess silicon and lay a thin coat over the exposed bare ply
D/ park nearish the campfire and allow to dry overnight
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