Patching small thru drill holes

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homerjack

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I need to plug a few small drill holes above water line (cockpit). Was going to use marine-tex. Should I glass the backside of holes?
 
I guess it would depend on the size and location. I have used West 610 epoxy on drill holes in the inside part of the gunwales (by the storage bins). On a hole I made in the roof, I used regular epoxy and a nylon hole cap.

On vertical surfaces I put painter's tape on both sides to contain the epoxy while it sets. On horizontal surfaces, just on the bottom side.
 
For small holes MarineTex should work--but I have had some yellow with time. A small amount you can probably gel coat over, after sanding.
 
That's the plan Bob. Thanks.
 
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