I am going to be installing a new transducer that will be flush mounted to the bottom of my boat. The new transducer mounting plate will cover all of the old transducer holes. Should I just use silicone to fill the holes and be done with it. I don’t mind using something else, but I just want to fill the hole and not make a mess. Not interested in gel coating over the screw holes as you won’t see them under the metal bracket. Thanks in advance! I’m new to boat rigging. LOL
I would use Marine-Tex epoxy. You may want to slightly over drill the holes and then carefully clean them out for best adhesion.
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Thanks CatFan!!! Marine-Tex is what I saw in my BBC search. The drill holes are not big and they don't go all the way through the fiberglass. I need something that is fairly simple to use and doesn't make a mess. I don't want to spread this stuff all over the bottom of the boat. LOL. I was looking at the 3M Fiberglass repair product at first internet search. I thought it might be overkill as I looked into it more. Again I am a rookie and wanted a winter project before spring fishing started. I really appreciate the feedback!!!
I always mix epoxy thickened with milled fibers (404 High Density Filler) then inject the epoxy from the bottom of the hole out. The epoxy syringes sold by West Systems has a extended tip allowing it to reach all the way in.
Thanks rojoguio!
I have complete the filler with Marine-Tex. I had to sand it a little to make it flat due to gravity. Should I seal it with anything (gel-coat)? It is on the bottom of my boat so no one will see it. The new transducer will cover the old screw holes. Thanks in advance!
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