Use a syringe to inject the epoxy into the split.Be sure to clean out the split area well.Epoxy never works as a final coating because it has no protection in it for ultraviolet.Capt Rich PS I have 2 tillers to sand and varnish on my Maine Cat 22,also am thinking of selling my1984 Rhodes 22.Is a project at this point,$1700.00 if you know anyone int. let me know.