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chrisf695 05-08-2013 08:06 AM

Holes...Fiberglass... Yikes!
 
I know what to use for the filling of the holes(Marinetex)... but the problem is that I cant reach all the way up from the underside to give the Marinetex something to hold on too, like a backing so it doesnt call through... make sense?
Before and after pics... I had to wetsand just about everything... so many rust stains... but it came out great. I just need to polish it and wax now. BUT THOSE DAMN HOLES!!! LOL

[IMG]http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...507_205519.jpg[/IMG]

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...505_165200.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...505_165152.jpg

JUPITER PULSARE 05-08-2013 09:32 AM

West Systems has an article on filling holes with epoxy.

chrisf695 05-08-2013 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by JUPITER PULSARE (Post 3921402)
West Systems has an article on filling holes with epoxy.

Thanks, that's some great info. But the problem is that I have no access to behind the fiberglass. I cant reach from under the storage to the top hole to place that patch on the inside so I can fill the hole...

c_deezy 05-08-2013 10:43 AM

You aren't going to put cushions back in the front?

chrisf695 05-08-2013 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by c_deezy (Post 3921461)
You aren't going to put cushions back in the front?

Yes cushions will be going back in... but I am going to use the 3m dual lock system instead for the attachment of the sides. I cant reach up there for the nut placement to the bolt. They installed the interior first then attached the top cap to the hull. Freakin sucks.

blefever 05-08-2013 11:10 AM

Hot glue is your friend.
 
Cut a long oval piece of any type of light weight wood (a piece of wood paneling will work) that you can just fit through the hole width wise but slightly longer then the diameter of the hole. Put a long wood screw through the middle for a handle. Use a hot glue gun and put glue on the wood then fish it through the hole and pull back so to glue it to the inside. With hot glue you have to work fast. As soon as it's dry (just a few seconds) unscrew the screw and your ready to patch the hole.

fastdonzi 05-08-2013 11:19 AM

or Cut a nice round access hole, then put a plastic removable cover when your done :)

chrisf695 05-08-2013 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by fastdonzi (Post 3921498)
or Cut a nice round access hole, then put a plastic removable cover when your done :)

This might be what i have to do... just found out that no adhesive will adhere or bond with starboard... so the 3m dual lock is out of the question. So making the hole so i can reach the bolt holes so I can bolt the cushion back in... hate making new holes in my boat... sucks...

Perlmudder 05-08-2013 12:00 PM

Why not use the little door panel clips like these that will go right in the same holes?

http://www.bmaparts.com/item.wws?sku=51411973500KIT50

c_deezy 05-08-2013 12:13 PM

Yeah this is what I was going to suggest if you are planning on putting the cushions back in. The cushions will cover it so you'll never see it and it will make your life a lot easier.

Actually since it's behind the cushions I would just cut access holes, and seal the edges if there is coring in there.


Originally Posted by fastdonzi (Post 3921498)
or Cut a nice round access hole, then put a plastic removable cover when your done :)



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