Filling Holes Iin Transom!!
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Filling Holes Iin Transom!!
I need to fill six holes from improperly mounted trim tabs, am i correct to use wooden dowels dipped in fiberglass resin?
should they be tight for the holes or just slide in?
should i fiberglass them inside and out to prevent separation?
and is this strong enough for the transom?
should they be tight for the holes or just slide in?
should i fiberglass them inside and out to prevent separation?
and is this strong enough for the transom?
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Hi Joe, yes they should be plugged with a wood dowel if its any bigger than about 3/8ths of an inch. The process is just like the thread on filling dash holes.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=185096
I usually leave just a bit if room for the dowel and bond it in with westsystems 404 than cap the ends with 2 layers 1808.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=185096
I usually leave just a bit if room for the dowel and bond it in with westsystems 404 than cap the ends with 2 layers 1808.
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Last edited by glassdave; 05-05-2008 at 11:47 PM.
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Glass dave, I just patch a couple trim tab holes myself. I was talking to Spectrum Color and the owner instructed me that if I did it that way the dowels would eventually soak-up / absorb moisture and pop out and blow through the gel. I used plenty of resin and sealed the exposed end up as well before applying gel. I think I am good and I dont see any problems.
Do you think this guy is going a little on the extreme side? You are totaly my gel-coat hero and have never gave me bad advice, except you make it seem so easy! Your the BEST...thanks!
Do you think this guy is going a little on the extreme side? You are totaly my gel-coat hero and have never gave me bad advice, except you make it seem so easy! Your the BEST...thanks!
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Why would using the dowel plugs be any different than the wood itself of the transom? I don't see the issue.
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I would think if the plugs are able to soak anything in after the fact you have other problems.
Looks great Brian!
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