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    What is the best way to repair stripped threads in Fiberglass.

    Well after removing the metal covers in the bilge area I found that I have two holes "in fiberglass" that are stripped... The screws are stainless stell machine screws (not sheet metal) and one goes in about 1" deep into the floor and the other goes through the lip of the lid or hatch opening. I have tried super glue but that didn't work..

    Any good/and easy fixes? A good glue specially designed for this?
    Layton Strong
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    Re: What is the best way to repair stripped threads in Fiberglass. (KCLOST)

    maybe go up one size in screw? worked for me.

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    Re: What is the best way to repair stripped threads in Fiberglass. (KCLOST)

    Out in a plastic anchor of the proper size.
    Larry Fitzgerald
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    Re: What is the best way to repair stripped threads in Fiberglass. (Skeet'r89)

    Or fill it with fiberglass resin and let it dry, then drill pilot hole back thru it and put your screw back in. Last time I bought resin was at a paint and body supply shop.
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