Tap holes for hinges on hatches?

General Boats and Motors
1

Hey:

I have had a couple of cracked hatches repaired and need to reinstall the hinges.
Do I need to tap the screw holes or just rely on the bolt?

Thanks a lot

I’m not a Dr, those are my initials and I cant edit my user name. Please do not contact me regarding medical issues :slight_smile:

2

In fiberglass? Use machine screws with fender washers and nuts if at all possible. You cant tap fiberglass.

'06 Mckee Craft
184 Marathon
DF140 Suzuki

3

OK, thanks.

I’m not a Dr, those are my initials and I cant edit my user name. Please do not contact me regarding medical issues :slight_smile:

4

Replace any nylock nuts you remove if you are not using lock-washers. Those nylocks wear out after being taken off and on more than once and will loosen faster than you think, inexpensive for peace of mind!

Fishing Nerd

“skilled labor isn’t cheap, cheap labor isn’t skilled”

5

Thanks Stump and everyone.
I was told to drill out a larger hole, fill with epoxy, let that cure, then drill out the correct size hole.
Do y’all think that is necessary, was thinking about simply drilling hole, replace nylon bolts and washers and use a sealant in the hole.

cheers and thx

I’m not a Dr, those are my initials and I cant edit my user name. Please do not contact me regarding medical issues :slight_smile:

6

Depends on how bad the holes are damaged.We need some pictures.On another subject ,have you seen any horned toads out there on the island?There was a few out there,pretty neat to look at.

7
quote:
Originally posted by sman

Depends on how bad the holes are damaged.We need some pictures.On another subject ,have you seen any horned toads out there on the island?There was a few out there,pretty neat to look at.

Hey:

There are no holes currently, the repair fixed that area of the hatch so I’m starting fresh.
No on Horned Toads, but, we were watching a couple of Great horned Owls the other night, very cool. Where are you seeing the toads?
btw - we arent on SI, our house backs up to the marsh behind SI.
cheers

I’m not a Dr, those are my initials and I cant edit my user name. Please do not contact me regarding medical issues :slight_smile:

8

Without seeing what you have,it’s hard to say,but you can always comeback with the epoxy if need be.I always build/repair my equipment as if it was going in on D-day because of the animals that go with me or borrow it.haha.It’s been awhile but the horned toads we caught were near fort moultrie area.good luck to ya.

9
quote:
Originally posted by sman

Without seeing what you have,it’s hard to say,but you can always comeback with the epoxy if need be.I always build/repair my equipment as if it was going in on D-day because of the animals that go with me or borrow it.haha.It’s been awhile but the horned toads we caught were near fort moultrie area.good luck to ya.

Thank you sir, put the hatches on by simply drilling out the hole, and sealant with screws. As you say, i can always do the epoxy thing, but they seem v solid.

Thanks

I’m not a Dr, those are my initials and I cant edit my user name. Please do not contact me regarding medical issues :slight_smile: