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pachangalpina

08-02-2005 08:40 AM

Drilling Stringers

I have done a search an could not find the info I needed, but I need to know how everybody treats the holes drilled into the stringers. I am installing strainers and will have one on either side of the main stringer and they will be thru bolted. Do I just seal the holes with silicone?

Thanks

HiPerf2000

08-02-2005 09:05 AM

Re: Drilling Stringers

you should use white 5200. Or if you plan on taking the braket off anytime soon, 4200 is more forgiving upon removal.

Chris288

08-02-2005 09:25 AM

Re: Drilling Stringers

After drilling I would coat the inside of the holes with EXPOXY !!

Indy	08-02-2005 09:35 AM

Re: Drilling Stringers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris288

After drilling I would coat the inside of the holes with EXPOXY !!

That's what I do also.

Pwrbt33

08-02-2005 07:40 PM

Re: Drilling Stringers

We use West system. Two or three good coats and she'll be like new.

John :D

ratman

08-02-2005 08:28 PM

Re: Drilling Stringers

don't forget to drill the holes oversized if you are going to treat them with epoxy, as it will shrink the hole. my fathers has had boats for 45 years and he always uses 5200 liberally coated on any bolt or screw that goes into transum stringers etc. never seen a rot problem on any of his boats. be sure to goop it up good and use a rag with some laquer thinners to clean up.

pachangalpina

08-03-2005 10:40 AM

Re: Drilling Stringers

Thanks :drink:

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