Screw pulled out

[Dave Abrahamson]

On the forward deck of my boat, the hinge securing one of the storage/fish box lids pulled out of the deck. It was simply a wood screw into the gel coat/fiberglass deck. What would be a good fix? Marine-tex,drill and rescrew? Dowel? (would have to be a really small dowel)No access to underneath for a backing plate.<br /><br />TIA<br />Dave

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Screw pulled out

Most any epoxy and redrill. Even 5-minute epoxy is fine. Marine Tex is great if you already have it. Try to screw into it while it's freshly hard.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Screw pulled out

Thanks for the quick reply Willy. I do have some 5min epoxy. I'll give it a shot.

 

[NC22]

Re: Screw pulled out

I've used toothpicks in stripped out holes before. Works pretty good.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Screw pulled out

If that does not work try using a stainless machine screw with a locknut.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Screw pulled out

I would SoLittle, but I have no access to the underside of the deck where the screw goes into. Machine screws and locknuts ARE on the lid itself, but wood screws on the deck side of the hinge. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Dave