I've just gotten my hands on an old Nordkapp HM (circa 1985). I like the boat quite a bit, but it's got the old ocean cockpit which measures 22" x 18" (measuring from the outside of the coaming). At 6' and 210lbs I find it a little snug. I can get in and out well enough, it's just not the most pleasant experience, which leads to my question.

How hard is it to replace the coaming in a fiberglass kayak? Is this doing the impossible? Is it a fairly simple procedure? Would it cost an arm and a leg to have a shop do it?

I have NEVER worked with fiberglass before. Any & all thoughts are appreciated.

Al