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Sealing a screw hole in the hull?

Posted By: Hardline43

Sealing a screw hole in the hull? - 09/18/17 12:10 AM

Previous owner installed a fire extinguisher with too long of screws and screwed them through the bottom of the boat. This is a 28 year old Skeeter. Not looking to take it to a Fiberglas shop. What would be best to reseal this with? Thanks
Posted By: sae

Re: Sealing a screw hole in the hull? - 09/18/17 12:36 AM

I would buya stainless steel screw ,a tight fit .use 5200 3 m adhesive and screw in hand tight.Let it cure 4 to 7
days . should last about 20 years.
Posted By: shotgunwilly

Re: Sealing a screw hole in the hull? - 09/18/17 12:48 AM

Remove the screw and use Marinetex.
Posted By: StratVoodoo

Re: Sealing a screw hole in the hull? - 09/18/17 02:18 PM

As others have mentioned, Marine-Tex is good. I prefer the Brownell's Acra-Glass kit epoxy. It's the kit designed for bedding rifle stocks. Stuff is tough as can be & can be dyed to color match. Repaired screw holes below the water line on an '89 Champion years ago and the repairs are still in tact and holding strong.
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