tcampbell011
Well-known member
I just purchased a boat off Craigslist and have been researching the best way to fill some screw holes in the side. I probably have around 7-8 holes total to fill. From what I've read there are a few options. Here is what I'm considering..
1. Use an aluminum rivet with 5200 on it... this is probably what I am going to do... I'm a little worried about how the rivet will look from the other side.
2. JBweld marine-weld... put tape behind the holes and fill with epoxy and try to keep it looking nice
3. Aluminum brazing rods..I would wire wheel the paint off around the holes... but I still think the aluminum a few inches away would get hot enough to melt the paint... also could getting the aluminum too hot cause damage to the hull?
4. Use small SS bolts and those sealing washers
5. Marine-tex putty epoxy... mix the putty together and stuff into hole
6. Take it to a welder
What do you guys think is the best choice in this case?
1. Use an aluminum rivet with 5200 on it... this is probably what I am going to do... I'm a little worried about how the rivet will look from the other side.
2. JBweld marine-weld... put tape behind the holes and fill with epoxy and try to keep it looking nice
3. Aluminum brazing rods..I would wire wheel the paint off around the holes... but I still think the aluminum a few inches away would get hot enough to melt the paint... also could getting the aluminum too hot cause damage to the hull?
4. Use small SS bolts and those sealing washers
5. Marine-tex putty epoxy... mix the putty together and stuff into hole
6. Take it to a welder
What do you guys think is the best choice in this case?