Probably Stupid Question - Holes in Fiberglass

[charlie1975F32]

First time Post for me. I just boat an awesome 1975 F32 Sedan which has never been in salt water. All original with beautiful teak everywhere. My question is: It must have 30+ various holes in the fiberglass where different items were mounted then removed. In lieu of getting a fiberglass guy to come fix all of them, what other options does anyone suggest. Also, cannot tell you how much this forum has helped me figure a lot of things out.
Charlie Fuller
Lake Hartwell, SC

[jimbo36]

I have used a s/s screw with a cap washer to hide a hole. To the untrained eye it just looks like part of the boat.

[Away On Busine$$]

I like Jimbo's suggestion, or you can fill hole with expoxy and then cover with gelcoat.

1975 F32 also, with lots of teak.

[charlie1975F32]

Thanks Jimbo36, that is exactly what wanted to hear.

[The Dog House]

I used MagicEzy 9 second chip fix for small holes (1/4" diameter). People don't even notice if they're not looking for the fix. You can buy it at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Second-Color-Fibe ... s=magicezy

[Away On Busine$$]

Can you tell me what color it show as. Is there a way to blend it.

[The Dog House]

Can you tell me what color it show as. Is there a way to blend it.

It comes in eleven different colors. You can see the colors at the MagicEzy website www.magicezy.com/products/9-second-chip-fix . I used snow white for my 1971 F26 and while people don't notice the repair, the repair is a little more white than the surrounding area. The next time I need to fix something I'm going to try oyster white. Hopefully that will match the boat's gelcoat.

[bjanakos]

I used MagicEzy 9 second chip fix for small holes (1/4" diameter). People don't even notice if they're not looking for the fix. You can buy it at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Second-Color-Fibe ... s=magicezy

Looks pretty slick. My PO installed a bunch of electronics on the underside of the lower helm. Then did it again 10 years later. The screw and washer trick works when there is some sort of symmetry, but mine is pretty jazzed up. I was thinking of trying some marine board, or even a cut a thin piece of teak to dress the whole area. But for $25 quidd, ill give this a go.

[The Dog House]

I just noticed that Jamestown Distributors has it for a lower price. Check them out at http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... d+Chip+Fix .

[adrewoh]

No dumb questions! Glad you aked, I'm changing out some electronics on my bridge this spring and will be needing to fill a bunch of holes too

[captainmaniac]

As a "Plan B", what about laying down a really nice piece of Teak or a box to cover the holes, and mount the new instrumentation in the panel or box?