How to fix the screw holes

[Geza K]

Hi,

I have these nasty holes on my Searay and I'm wondering if you can suggest an easy way to fix it. Is there any single component product that I could use or only resin and fibreglass would work? I was looking at sealants like:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sikaflex-2...r_1_3?keywords=sikaflex&qid=1584392683&sr=8-3

Is it worth trying the sealant?

 

[b_arrington]

A caulk-like material won’t do it. I’d look at something like a JB Weld or similar putty epoxy. This is what i happens to have in my cabinet.

The Water Weld is white; the Steel Stick is grey. Both set very hard.

 

[BEH]

Also interested.
I want to relocate my VHF Antenna and will therefore have to repair 4 1/4” holes.
Use NB Weld, white Silicon or an Epoxy.
Thanks

 

[b_arrington]

Of course the “right” way to fix it would be to build up layers of epoxy and fiberglass, the gelcoat. The JB weld will fix it but it won’t be too pretty.

Grind away the rust stained material no matter what.

 

[DWABoat]

With larger hole, you should just fiberglass and gel coat that. That would also work with the smaller holes and it would be a permanent fix, add strength, and look great, if done right.
Plenty of YouTube videos on how to do it. Not hard at all.
I have used this gel coat several times. Good quality.

 

[Geza K]

Thanks everyone, I will try to do it properly with fiberglass and epoxy. I'm only worried about tose holes that are deep because there is a layer of wood behind.

Anyway I will figure out something, at least it doesn't have to look pretty as it won't be visible

 

[OllieC]

For the smaller holes, use West Systems six10. You can gel coat over that.
Grind out the hole, fill with six10, grind the dried six10 a little lower than the original surface, apply matching gel coat, and sand, sand, sand........
You can use six10 for the larger holes as well, but you'll have to do it in layers and put some sort of plate behind the hole to keep the six10 from falling out the back of it.
(note: I do not work for West Systems)

 

[Henry Boyd]

Geza,

If you clean up the areas it will both make it look a lot better, but you may discover some of the spots may be stained into the gelcoat. With staining you may have to grind back the gelcoat and put a fresh layer of gel coat. For the two larger holes epoxy soaked fiberglass cloth applied to the back side to fill and bridge the hole. Then apply a layer of thickened epoxy so that only a thin layer (1/16” approx) of gelcoat will be needed to fair the surface smooth.

For gelcoat contact Spectrum Color. They are located in Washington state and carry perfect color match Sea Ray gelcoat. To do that you will need a paint color code. For that contact Sea Ray customer service. Give them your HIN and they can tell you the color code. You need to do this, Sea Ray made six different shades of “Arctic White”, as well as other whites.

This is really simple work where less is better and patience is everything.

 

[dilsonafig]

In fact, I think you can find sealant at any hardware store, get one that is water repellent. There is also good advice; this is to take and fill the void with the help of special beams. Make a frame and fix it with bolts and screws. Recently I found a Scrooz store where I saw a huge selection of different bolts and screws. I ordered a complete set for myself at home. So I recommend that you heed my advice and close up the hole with the help of beams.

 

[techmitch]

In fact, I think you can find sealant at any hardware store, get one that is water repellent.

Ya think?