Hi, Ebolean--
For a little thing like that, I think I would just use Marinetex, available
from West Marine
(http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001
/9035/377%20710/0/marientex/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=37
7%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=marientex&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N
ao=0&Ns=0&keyword=marientex&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=95&subdeptNum=96&class
Num=96).
<http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001
/9035/377%20710/0/marientex/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=37
7%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=marientex&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N
ao=0&Ns=0&keyword=marientex&>
Obviously, prep the wound so that you get a good-looking outer repair, but
it¹s more or less like filling any other little hole and sanding over it.
You will probably get a repair that¹s as invisible as you would want.
You will not have compromised the hull strength unless you find a way to let
moisture into the lamination over the long term, which does happen, but
probably wouldn¹t occur in your situation.
BTW, when we speak of this kind of error, this is how we do it:
I have a buddy whose brother-in-law drilled a hole in the hull of his
boat
and he is wondering what to use for repairs . . .
--Dave Shugarts
On 11/30/07 3:13 PM, "Ebolean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sigh
>
> I now have a small (<0.125 inch diameter) hole in my hull above the waterline.
> Don't ask how it got there - it is related to trying to string some wire from
> the holding tank into the head. What lunacy!!
>
> Can anyone suggest how best to go about repairing this idiot-created hole? Is
> it a job for a professional? Have I compromised the strength of the hull?
>
> Thanks for any insight - especially if based on your experience or
> observations.
>
> Bob Musson
> 1988 C27 #6508
> Piratizer
> Soon to be on the hard in Selby Bay, MD
>
