Hi all,

New to sea kayaking (former whitewater boater). I just bought a used Kevlar-carbon Impex Force 3 in beautiful condition from a guy who said he only used it once and is selling because it is too much boat for him. I used it just once for a very short kayak-climbing trip. We took the kayaks out on the only accessible spot which was very rocky - and the result was very heavy white scratches all over the previously pristine hull (shows the beautiful weave pattern of the composite material). Does this mean that (aside from my poor boat management skills) my boat was never gel-coated? How do I fix and prevent these scratches, or do I accept that since I intend to use this for similar rock-infested adventures, I just have to live with a well-scarred boat? Is this just a cosmetic issue, or do I need to fix these as they occur for any structural reasons?

Thanks all,

A Newby