Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

[ShawnQ]

I am going to be applying Durabak to the whole interior of my 19ft Blue Wave, as well as the Decks, transom, and gunnels (insides).<br /><br />There are a few miscellaneous holes that I am going to want to fill prior to using the durabak, and I was curious as to what I should use/do to fill them up, water tight.<br /><br />Any particular way I need to go about this? 3M 5200, or something else?<br /><br />The holes are about 1/8" diameter, they were used to for 4ea. cooler hold downs (the little corner pieces that you bungee your cooler to). I want to re-position them, and need to fill the old holes.<br /><br />There are also a few other minor holes, similar to this.<br /><br />Any help is appreciated, thanks!<br />Shawn

 

[Bondo]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

Epoxy Putty........

 

[ob15]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

^^

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

The thing about E-putty is you can’t really go wrong with it. Durabak is going to make a water-tight seal over the holes...you just need to fill them in. MarineTex – fill and wipe with a scraper. Done. Got samples and color chips in the mail. We are going with the Durabak also for all inside flooring, outside all walking surfaces and cabin top.

 

[thehermit]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

Also going with duraback on deck of 18' novi. Anyone out there have "e"pinon on durabck after a season or two of use?<br />hermit

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

also look at ultratuff. I'm getting ready to apply mine......cheaper cost than durabek too<br /><br /> http://www.ultratuff.net/

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

A guy I talk to here locally put UltraTuff on one part of his boat and Durabak on the other. After a season of use, he said that he prefers the Durabak over the UltraTuff, and plans to re-do the whole thing with the Durabak.<br /><br />I personally chose the Durabak because their blue color matches my hull side almost perfectly, so I went that route. The materials look almost the same to me.<br /><br />Take it as you will..<br /><br />Shawn

 

[thehermit]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

shwan..this makes me feel good seing how I am waiting on a gallon of durabak that I ordered just the other day.<br />TH

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

Just an FYI also...<br /><br />everyone says it's 'TOO HEAVY'...BS<br /><br />My carpet that I took out weighed 83lbs. <br /><br />Durabak, according to the makers, weighs 10lbs per gallon, meaning 30lbs total for my boat.<br /><br />Just thought I'd throw that out there. I'm not sure what the UltraTuff weighs.<br /><br />I also wanted to say that I am not knocking the UltraTuff. I think anything is better then carpet, and either of the two mentioned are better then factory paint/webbing. The color was my deciding factor.<br /><br />Shawn

 

[JasonJ]

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Shawn, I think those who say truck bedliner is too heavy are probably refering to the professional spray-in liner, which is very heavy and not practical for marine use. Any do it yourself bedliner will get the job done and not be too heavy.

 

[thehermit]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

Hey Shawn,<br />I ordered 1 gal for my 18. Are you saying you went through 3 on a 19 footah? how many coats?<br />hermit

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

at 2 coats, you get approx. 60 sq. ft. of coverage. Your 19' has more than 60 sq. ft.<br /><br />my 13' whaler has approx. 110 sq. ft.

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

thehermit,<br /><br />I ordered 3 for my boat, and it's 18'9"<br /><br />I plan to use it on the complete interior though, not just the deck. I had carpet in mine, and I'm completely removing it and applying only durabak.<br /><br />One gallon would work for just the decks and maybe a strip in the 'walkway' around the console, but I doubt it would work.<br /><br />I ordered 2 gallons of blue for the decks, and gunnels, and then one gallon of light grey for the floor. I am curious as to whether or not the 1 gallon will cover the floor.<br /><br />Shawn

 

[thehermit]

Re: Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

sounds like I am in for another gal at least. <br />TH