Screw holes what do I do

[Thuffjr]

Hello All I'm not exactly new to iboats but i think this is my first post on this topic
I plan to repaint my boat, and also redo some of the bad "custom" work in the interior. There are a lot of hinges screwed to the fiberglass at the stern of the boat, for some sort of 4 inch pad/ seat lol I have no idea what its for but its going. and I'm wondering if there is a fairly easy way to fill the screw holes.

sorry to ask 2 questions on one thread but when i paint the boat i have to remove all snaps and cleats ect. Will they screw into the same hole or do the screw holes strip in fiberglass? Not sure if thats a stupid question or not but to me it seems like the fiberglass wouldn't take screws that well.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

Re: Screw holes what do I do

They should go back in the same holes just use something like 3M4200 sealant/adhesive and this should take care of any "stripping" issues. Replace any bad fasteners with new stainless steel and you should be fine. good luck. tink

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Screw holes what do I do

For fiberglass holes I have always used an epoxy stick. Bondo sells a marine epoxy stick and you cut a piece off and knead it up.

I have always put a small amount into re-used screw holes and made many screw hole repairs using the same stuff.