reg Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi all. I have just installed trim tabs. I had dolfinns on the o/b which seems to counteract with the tabs. so the plan is to do away with the dolfinns but what is the best way or what to fill the four bolt holes which are left on the outboard. REG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Reg...have a search, Adam and Bob F have covered this one fairly comprehensively, filling bad areas of gellcoat scratching. When are you down next chap?? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi all. I have just installed trim tabs. I had dolfinns on the o/b which seems to counteract with the tabs. so the plan is to do away with the dolfinns but what is the best way or what to fill the four bolt holes which are left on the outboard. REG Reg The body of your engine will be ally and can be welded. Just find a friendly engineering shop or proppeller repair shop and they should be able to do it for not to much money. All you will then have to do is paint the affected area with cellulose paint Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Or find 4 suitably sized rubber gromits/bungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 There are many manufacturers of epoxy putty. It is usualy a two part formula with the two pastes packed together but only becoming active when mixed by kneading together. This mix when set, has the property of a fileable metal, push into the holes leaving enough protruding each side to ensure a permanent fixture and mould whilst still pliable into shallow domes. When set (2 to 6 hrs) sand to a smooth finish and spray paint with the appropriate colour. Mad Mike Ps If you can't source the putty give me a shout and I will give you enough for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Do you mean the 4 holes on the cavitation plate? Does it matter if it's not filled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Not a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I woudl go for the welding option. I had mine done on my old Honda outboard and it is not expensive ( Cost me something like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 thanks lads. all idea's taken onboard. will hunt round and try to get it welded will I havs to take the leg off regarding the electronic's??? when they start welding Rich I shall be down on the 16th sept. There are two boats coming down. got fixed up in a house rather than a caravan. anyway nice to hear your back. will pm you nearer the date. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 reg - ispopon metallik eposy filler will do the job perfectly - my OD has a fair bit on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 reg - ispopon metallik eposy filler will do the job perfectly - my OD has a fair bit on it! That's the stuff I was talking about. I agree with Duncan it will do perfectly. Rather than buy a big dollop I can give you a lump of similar stuff if your near Bournemouth. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks lad's for all your imput I have found a contact who will weld the hole's up for a few pint's can't be fairer then that. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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