Please forgive me as I am sure this has been answered 100 times here but I am new to IBoats (and boat repair) and there is so much information in the forums that it is a bit overwhelming.
I recently bought a 1986 Thundercraft Tri-Hull. She is generally in great shape and running good.
There are several holes on the bow where a trolling motor used to be (which unfortunately don't line up with the holes on the one I am installing) as well as a few in the back from old hardware that was removed. I have already inspected underneath and there is no rot.
I would like to plug these up but am not really sure what the right product to use is.
I am hoping someone can recommend the right filler and also tell me if there is anyway to fill/sand these and make them blend in with the rest of the fiberglass? I suspect i will have to settle for a filled look but figure it was worth asking.
I would consider my skill level with carpentry/tools to be well above average (but by no means professional) and i am willing to put a reasonable amount of effort into the repair if it can be fairly seamless.
I also just ordered a copy of "Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat" based on several recommendations from people in this forum but if anyone has any other recommendations on books/resources on boat repair i would be thrilled to hear them.
Thanks so much for any advice. It is really appreciated.
I recently bought a 1986 Thundercraft Tri-Hull. She is generally in great shape and running good.
There are several holes on the bow where a trolling motor used to be (which unfortunately don't line up with the holes on the one I am installing) as well as a few in the back from old hardware that was removed. I have already inspected underneath and there is no rot.
I would like to plug these up but am not really sure what the right product to use is.
I am hoping someone can recommend the right filler and also tell me if there is anyway to fill/sand these and make them blend in with the rest of the fiberglass? I suspect i will have to settle for a filled look but figure it was worth asking.
I would consider my skill level with carpentry/tools to be well above average (but by no means professional) and i am willing to put a reasonable amount of effort into the repair if it can be fairly seamless.
I also just ordered a copy of "Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat" based on several recommendations from people in this forum but if anyone has any other recommendations on books/resources on boat repair i would be thrilled to hear them.
Thanks so much for any advice. It is really appreciated.
