fiberglass fix

[BLC]

I have a few screw holes in my transom of my fiberglass bayliner, from the old depth finder speedo, and transducer that I removed. How should I fix them? for now so I can get it back on the water can I just use a new screw gooped up with silicone or will there be a chance that water will leak past the silicone into the wood.

 

[jonesg]

Re: fiberglass fix

I like 3M 5200 marine sealant, its permanent ( but I can always get it out anyway). Work some into the hole, apply to screw threads, insert screw and wipe away excess, let it cure a couple days. Buy 3M 5200 at home depot.
I use it on all thru hulls above and below waterline.

Sillycone is not good in a boat, great for fishtanks.... definately never below the waterline. Its weak as old jello and attracts dirt like kids.

 

[SBTOM]

Re: fiberglass fix

For what its worth, I've had pretty good luck with the Marine Tex putty... It is catalyzed and it kicks off fairly quickly, but I think that you still have to let it cure out for 20 hours or so depending on heat etc. If you have a cosmetic side on a through hole, you can tape over that side and putty from the other... should end up with a nice even surface...

 

[BLC]

Re: fiberglass fix

thanks for the info guys, I'll give one of them a try.

 

[pmat1]

Re: fiberglass fix

i just threw some fiberglass resin over where my transducers used to be, works well.

 

[Nitro_boy]

Re: fiberglass fix

Can I use gel from a gelcoat repair kit for the screw holes? I'm assuming that this would be ok below the waterline.