Filling in the holes

[Capn Pugwash]

I am about to remove some brackets from the stern of my boat. What is the best way to fill in the holes left? The bolts being removed are M8 size I think.

Any advice much appreciated (and a beer to the best one - must be collected from Gosport!)

 

[Twister_Ken]

Having removed the brackets, just put the bolts back in. You never know when you next might want to have some holes in your transom!

 

[captainslarty]

Hi Cap
Presuming your boat is grp... ?
Use a countersink bit with gentle pressure to radius or angle the gelcoat only.. just a tad... then clean the insides of the holes with a small round file.
tape over the back of the holes, apply a small amount of plastic padding or similar, leave just below the surface.. when dry, apply gel coat, might need a couple of coats.. when dry, lightly sand with 400 then 800 or 1000 wet n dry, used wet..
Polish and go.. then if you are really good, remove the tape lol.

Hope that helps

Joe.

 

[Bald_Dad]

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apply a small amount of plastic padding or similar, leave just below the surface.. when dry, apply gel coat, might need a couple of coats.

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Plastic Padding do 'Gel Coat Repair' which is just white Plastic Padding as far as I can see. Polishes up nicely and has worked well for me. Plenty of water when rubbing down with the Wet&Dry does help matters.

Malcolm

 

[Capn Pugwash]

Thanks guys - good thinking Ken....! Now why didn't I think of that? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Searush]

In a few years time it will turn a lovely shade of grey & look just like another dollop of seagull poo.