I own a Boreal Labrador 18'4". How can I tell the material used to make this kayak?

I own a Boreal Labrador 18'4". How can I tell the material used to make this kayak?


The Labrador kayak was only every produced in composite material so that narrows it down.  

To determine if it was fiberglass or kevlar I would look inside the cockpit or hatch.  Fiberglass cloth is generally white cloth and kevlar cloth is a yellow color so that will determine it for you I hope. 

Hope this helps, 



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