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| Author: | FrenzyLenz [ Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
Putting the boat away for the winter yesterday and noticed that one of the posts on the transom that holds rear portion (elastic bands) of snap-on cover had wiggled loose. Tried to tighten with screwdriver and found the the screw had stripped the fiberglass and pulled completely out. How can I attached this post (or a screw in snap) back to the fibergalss? Pretty sure that a larger screw won't work; so I am thinking that there must be some sort of glue to coat the threads of the screw with (i.e. gorilla glue). Assume that this is a common problem, but couldn't find any other threads that address the snaps for the cockpit/bow covers. |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
Suggest maybe a screw with a nyloc nut on the back of it... |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
Fill the hole with West System Epoxy. Drill a pilot hole when completely dry, then get a screw in snap and install it. |
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| Author: | FrenzyLenz [ Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
Thanks for the suggestion. Should I drill the new hole in exact location as the fill-in or should I offset a little bit? Since it is the elastic band for the cover, I could move the screw slightly. If this epoxy is good enough, I would prefer to use the same location so-as to not create unsightly fill marks on the transom. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
I would use the same location. |
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| Author: | francless [ Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cover Snap Screw Pulled Through Fiberglass |
HellO! I had the same problem I bought a white epoxy paste, waterproof. PC Products PC-11 has a "B" also marked on the side. http://www.pcepoxy.com thats whats on the container. Its a two part epoxy marine type. Mixed up a small portion of both parts. Filled the hole, make sure it does not flow out if the hole is drilled thru. Put a good helping on the screw. Insert screw into hole, press until it bottoms out. Wipe of excess. Good to go in a day or two max. Cap't Zero |
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