Repairing screw holes in transom

[ProbeGT]

I have a Searayder F16 and I'll need to move my speed sensor and Sonar sensor to be able to install SmartTabs on it.

Unfortunately, i'll have screw holes on my transom and i need to repair these before I install the trim tabs.

How do I repair this so I'll never have any problems in the future? The boat does not stay in the water, once the day is over, it goes back on the trailer.

 

[S. Toth]

Re: Repairing screw holes in transom

huh you could reinstall screws, your best bet willbe to fill them with sealer.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Repairing screw holes in transom

If the holes are going to be covered or interfere with the mounting...... do not re-install the screws with sealant...... You might have to drill into that area in the trim tab installation.

PC 11 epoxy, Marine Tex epoxy or one of my favorites for screw holes is the marine epoxy stick..... the type you tear a chunk off of and knead.... install into the holes (jam it in to fill them) .... sand smooth when dry.

BTW you might want to wear rubber or nitrile gloves since the epoxy will not come off your hands!!

 

[ProbeGT]

Re: Repairing screw holes in transom

Great, I'll try to find this product here.

Thank you!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Repairing screw holes in transom

That Marine epoxy stick is usually available at your local hardware store or wally world...... I carry it in my boat for emergency repairs and it will fix a fuel tank leak and even work under water if needed too

 

[drewpster]

Re: Repairing screw holes in transom

Another method would be to drill out the screw hole to a size that will accept a hardwood dowel coated in epoxy. Then cut it off flush sand and fair then re-gelcoat to match color. Its more complicated, and intended for larger bolt holes that penetrate the fiberglass core. I would only use this method on holes as large as 1/4 inch or larger.