transom holes!

[gtflash]

Just about to remove an old aux outboard bracket from transom! 4 bolt holes, 2 above an two below waterline.....

looking for some tips to fill the holes! thinking i probably need more than just filler, grp behind gelcoat on outside. not sure how many layers to put inside on transom or if its required.

any advice please.

[Nasher]

The way I've always done it:-

Cut a length of dowel half inch shorter than the thickness of the transom, and a bit smaller in diameter.

Coat it well with epoxy, shove it in and leave to cure.

Finish off the ends with filler.

Nasher.

[jyasaki]

You may want to take a small brush and throroughly coat the inside of the hole with epoxy before inserting any filler, just to make sure you get a good seal on the interior transom surfaces. Too much epoxy is much better than not enough. Wipe away excess before curing or sand/grind it off after.

jky

[gtflash]

Thanks guys. Manufacturer given me some resinish based filler and gel to dump in the holes! All I got to do now is get the silkaflexed bolts out the transom

[Dirk Diggler]

you need to taper the holes for the filler to work! greater surface area gives the best chance for the filler not to fall out, shrinkage etc!

[gtflash]

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

you need to taper the holes for the filler to work! greater surface area gives the best chance for the filler not to fall out, shrinkage etc!