: I just put the saturation coat on the hull of my Pygmy Osprey Standard. The
: picture below shows a black area on one of the panels that might be mold
: or something like that. It didn't show up until I put the epoxy saturation
: coat on it. This panel is the shear panel and the black area will be right
: near the bow hatch. I called Pygmy but being Columbus Day, I don't think
: they're in the office. I also sent them an e-mail with the picture.
: I wanted to start glassing the hull tomorrow after the epoxy cures, but don't
: want this black area on the kayak. Has anyone had any experience with
: something like this?
: What are my options? Do I have to get a new panel from Pygmy and take the
: black one off (ouch)?
: Charles Robinson

Kinda hard to tell remotely but looks like either the are was charred a little (burnt) or it's the edge discoloring of a knot that was removed when they made the veneer.

Bill H.