What to fill hole with?

[djimmy31]

Hey Guys,

Newbie here so pardon my easy question please. Can anyone tell me what I should fill a small screw hole with in the bilge area? My blower went out and the new one to replace it doesn't line up with the old so I need to drill a new hole and fill in the old hole. I figured best practice would be to fill the screw hole so water can't get in. I can provide pictures if needed.

Thanks

Jimmy

 

[superbenk]

Re: What to fill hole with?

3M 5200 works well. Marine Tex also works well & will dry hard. JB Weld also makes a kneedable 2-part epoxy putty that you can make a plug with & shove it in the hole - it'll dry rock hard. 3M 5200 is what I'd prefer, though.

 

[Hank496]

Re: What to fill hole with?

Epoxy would probably be the best choice for fiberglass as it completely bond to the existing material.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: What to fill hole with?

Epoxy, Marine Tex, Formula 27.

 

[cpubud]

Re: What to fill hole with?

I agree with marine tex or 5200

 

[roscoe]

Re: What to fill hole with?

"What to fill hole with?"

Most of us call that hole, a boat.

We keep throwing money into it, and it never gets filled.