what would u do

[newtoboat101]

have a question and want to know what you would do,first, what was sitting on the boat were holes are that they just silicone sealed ,for fishing?,not sure ,ultimate goal is to take to lake ontario ,salmon,trout fishing,will i need something ,some sort of downrigger,outrigger, not sure,on this spot of boat or should i repair this ,WHAT WOULD U DO,sorry i am finding out that i do not know much about boats , i am old car guy,thought i would give boating ,fishing a shot ,but i have alot to learn ,i am happy i found these iboat forums ,they have been so informative ,and i would like to appoligize if i am going over issues or forums that are on here ,but every situation seems to be a little different

 

[alldodge]

have a question and want to know what you would do,first, what was sitting on the boat were holes are that they just silicone sealed ,for fishing?,not sure ,ultimate goal is to take to lake ontario ,salmon,trout fishing,will i need something ,some sort of downrigger,outrigger, not sure,on this spot of boat or should i repair this ,WHAT WOULD U DO,sorry i am finding out that i do not know much about boats , i am old car guy,thought i would give boating ,fishing a shot ,but i have alot to learn ,i am happy i found these iboat forums ,they have been so informative ,and i would like to appoligize if i am going over issues or forums that are on here ,but every situation seems to be a little different

With so many holes it could have been an electric capstan or self contained anchor windless. I would remove the silicone, clean and go to the underside and cover the holes. Then mix up some fiberglass and resin to fill the holes from the top, then re-gelcoat.

 

[newtoboat101]

i was thinking along the same lines alldodge clean and fill ,as always thanx,just did not know what was there ,you do not think it was anything fishing related?

 

[alldodge]

My guess would be no, but there are a lot of fishing contraptions out there which I'm not familiar with.

 

[newtoboat101]

thanx for being honest

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome to iboats, new.

I'm with AllDodge. I don't think it's fishing related either and a capstan or windlass was mounted there. It's one of those mysteries "new to you" boats come with.

Are your plans to do some restoration or just do some things for safety and reliability?

If it's the latter, you could make a long plate out of aluminum, seal it with 3M 4200 and secure it with stainless hardware using the existing holes. Later on if you decide to do any resto, the plate can be removed and the holes permanently filled using epoxy and gelcoat. Just an alternative way of skinning the cat.

 

[newtoboat101]

since i just got boat i would love to get in water a couple times this year and then stand it and do some work before the weather turns cold living near philly

 

[newtoboat101]

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another question of what do u think was here look at pic holes on bottom of pic on top of hardtop holes seem to go all the way thru

 

[alldodge]

Think it was a mount to hold a radar dome

 

[newtoboat101]

thanx