Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Screw holes
Posted by mmmvargas on 02/19/15 - 3:55 PM
#1
I just recently purchased a 1987 15' sport, I think. The seats and console have been modified and or replaced, over the years by previous owners. The first thing I would like to do is patch the screw holes. What should I use?
Posted by wing15601 on 02/19/15 - 4:52 PM
#3
You'll get several answers. I would suggest putting marine tex into the holes to fill them just below the surface and coat the repair with a dab of gelcoat. Others will suggest filling with epoxy others will say polyester resin. If you use marine tex or polyester resin you won't have to worry about the product degrading in sunlight like epoxy will if not protected from Uv Rays. If you want to fill them temporarily until you're ready to do them all at once you can put some 3M 4200 in the hole then drill it out just prior to repair. Don't use silicone.
Posted by JPB on 02/19/15 - 4:53 PM
#4
There has been lots of discussion on this topic and would make for some good reading for you. Just use the search function and you will learn a lot about filling holes in your new boat.
For small screw holes I like using marine tex and a syringe. After filling the hole I will place a small piece of masking tape over the repair until the epoxy hardens.
Have fun with your project!
Posted by mmmvargas on 02/19/15 - 5:04 PM
#5
Thanks for the info
Posted by wezie on 02/20/15 - 7:34 AM
#6
Polyester filler will fill the holes if the fiberglass is clean.
Gelcoat will stick to polyester, and vinylester.
Gelcoat sticking to marine tex is debatable. No is one experience.
Posted by swebre on 02/20/15 - 11:23 AM
#7
Hey mmmvargas,
Lots of opinions. I detailed what I did to repair hole on my personal page.
Good luck!
Posted by roymiz on 02/20/15 - 11:29 AM
#8
West six-10 epoxy is great for filling screw holes...drill hole slightly larger to get to fresh glass, mask around hole, put it in a syringe and go town..
Finish it of with rustoleum appliance epoxy touchup paint... it's a near match for desert tan...
Edited by roymiz on 02/20/15 - 11:29 AM
Posted by gchuba on 02/20/15 - 12:06 PM
#9
If you are planning on re-using the holes a thin splinter of a hardwood (teak preferred) gives you a nice bite, Use it in conjunction with the filler you decide on. Too big a splinter angles the screw as you go to install. "Bigger ain't Better".
Garris