Repair small hole(s) in hull

[shoeman]

I purchased my first boat recently and noticed that the hull has two small holes. The previous owner attempted to create his own battery housing to keep the battery from sliding around and in doing so he put two screws through the bottom of the boat. I have not taken the screws out yet because I would like to get some advice on what product(s) I should use to fill these small holes. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[MSmith3615]

Re: Repair small hole(s) in hull

You got alot of products to chose from I really like Interlux Interprotect Watertite YAV135. I'm sure the experts will chime in, their are alot of other products. web page

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Repair small hole(s) in hull

Shoeman, if the holes are from #4-6-8 wood screws in a fiberglass hull, you can use some epoxy putty like Marine-Tex to fill them. If they are larger holes(>1/2"), you will need to grind the hull and repair with epoxy + cloth.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Repair small hole(s) in hull

I have lots and lots of marine-tex repairs on my hull bottom after the previous owner had nailed plywood over the rotted floor and the nails had went through the hull on both sides near the chines...

 

[shoeman]

Re: Repair small hole(s) in hull

thanks guys for the quick response! It looks like I am off to buy some marine-tex. What sandpaper should I use? Thanks again....