Filling transom motor holes

[thebulldog]

Hello, I have replaced an outboard motor, the old motor used bolts to secure the motor, there are 3/8" hole below water line, i have used Loctite E-20HP
Epoxy, the epoxy has taken about 2 weeks to harden, i havent put boat in water yet. What other product should have been used ?

Many Thanks in Advance .... Bulldog

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Filling transom motor holes

when i plugged my last boat i used 2 hardwood dowels ,hammered them in then used marine epoxy repair paste to cover ,sanded after 15 minutes and painted.simple job .

 

[Flyvet]

Re: Filling transom motor holes

I haven't used that brand of epoxy but my guess would be that it wasn't mixed well enough or the ratio of resin/hardener was off. That is easier to do when mixing a small amount. Your choice of product was probably ok. Also, just straight epoxy is not as strong as epoxy thickened with fibers or other filler.

 

[YN2(SS)]

Re: Filling transom motor holes

How bout using "peanut butter" and wooden dowels? Then a gel coat repair on top?