Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

[Danny_Ocean]

I removed my fugly swim platforms today and plan on replacing next time boat is hauled with some custom-made units. The new units will be made to match the existing bolt holes. How can I temporarily patch the bolt holes so the boat is usable in the interim?<br /><br />My idea is: Stainless bolts/washers through the holes with neoprene washers under each end, all gooped-up with 5200...<br /><br />Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />D. Ocean<br />Pompano Beach, FLA

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

Originally posted by Danny Ocean:<br /><br />My idea is: Stainless bolts/washers through the holes with neoprene washers under each end, all gooped-up with 5200...

Sounds good to me...just make sure you have a good working bilge pump.

 

[Danny_Ocean]

Re: Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

So is that a "yes" or "no" to my idea?

 

[flashback]

Re: Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

I would not use 5200, it will be too hard to remove when you install the new platform, instead use life caulk, or silicone...

 

[jeremyp111]

Re: Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

DO NOT USE 5200! 5200 is near permanent. I would use 3m 101 Sealant as it is self healing, very flexible and you can remove it when the time comes. It's perfect for below the water line use.

 

[Ryoken]

Re: Temporarily patching holes beneath waterline?

use 4200 if you know you are going to take it back apart. 5200 will come apart easy enough usually tho if need be, i do it on a daily basis at work.<br /><br />especially bolts thru a transom, just drive em back thru with a hammer. its not like your bedding a large flat surface piece of wood to gel or something.