3M 5200 curing time how long to wait

Bustedknuckle84

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I used the 3M 5200 to fill some holes in on the transom on tuesday this week. Want to take the boat out this sunday. Package states 7 day full cure time. Will i be ok to take boat out?
 

Yacht Dr.

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Re: 3M 5200 curing time how long to wait

Screw holes or big holes :) ..

YD.
 

Bustedknuckle84

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Re: 3M 5200 curing time how long to wait

size of screw holes haha, didnt know that stuff was good for big hole.
 

sublauxation

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Re: 3M 5200 curing time how long to wait

I'd say you're good to go. On my Aluminum boat I filled a 3/16 hole that was under the waterline while it was floating tied to a dock. Just reached down, dabbed a bunch over it, and the leak stopped instantly. It hasn't been a problem in 2 seasons.
 
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