Using Stainless Steel Mesh for Front Drive Well Repair.

Hello Matt and Hobie owners out there. Has Anyone used Stainless Steel Mesh to repair a recurring crack in front of drive well? This is my first post, so here goes. Today I bought a used 2006 Hobie Mirage Outback SUV without the Mirage Drive for $300. The kayak needs some work but I think I can handle the repairs once I get pointed in the right direction. The 2 issues found were: 1. Needs a new Rudder assembly with string 2. Has a cracked in the front portion of the drive well that looked as if a prior repair was made but did not hold.
Question: Can the plastic repair be redone possibly with a stainless steel mesh embedded during the plastic weld process? I figure the stainless mesh will reinforce the plastic where it seems to fail. Any successful experiences out there?

Mesh is included in new KC Welder kits, so yes. Mesh could work. Urethane Supply has some video on how to do it: http://www.urethanesupply.com/howtorepair.php

http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)