Posted by flyfisher on 06/20/14 - 4:54 AM
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jfortson wrote:
My question is how long have you had the boat? If you bought it 2nd hand, the previous owner may have been checking for water in the hull or drilled the holes to let it dry out. Most vandals do not carry drills around and would likely done more than drill a couple of holes.
As far as patching, there are almost as many ways as there are members here. I would taper the holes and fill with a mixture of West systems with high density filler and maybe a little chopped glass. Smooth it out when applying and sanding if needed and a little gel coat, but that is not critical.
I've had the boat many years (almost 20)...I know they weren't there when I got it because I got up under there and looked. It may not have been vandals but I occasionally go down to Florida to tarpon fish and have heard some stories. Ive had some trailer work done but they're extremely reputable. If they did accidentally drill those holes, I have to doubt they would've repaired them.. I'm just worried about internal damage and if it can be repaired. I have the holes sealed but don't know what the next step should be.