Posted by Pukwudgie55 on 08/10/23 - 5:21 AM
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Phil T wrote:
Throw away the 5200. This is absolutely the wrong product.
You want to remove the fasteners. Drill out the hole two bit sizes. Tape off the area. Squirt Gorilla glue and fill the hole 1/2 way. The glue will expand. You should add enough so it slighly overfills the hole. Let cure. Trim excess. Drill the original screw size. Reinsert new stainless oval headed screws #8 or #10. You want the screw to go into the deck at least 1-1/2 inches.
To seal a hole, use a marine sealant like Boat Life's Life Caulk. Nothing with the word "Adhesive" in the description.
Remove the other screws and add sealant in the deck holes. If they are loose, drive a screw that is one size larger.
Thank you Phil! I'm glad I asked. We had a rough ride coming back into Salem Harbor and it dislodged the console. Think Gorilla glue and your method will be strong enough to last many years? Also, when you say drill out two bit sizes, can you tell me more about that? As in, two bit sizes larger than the original screw hole?