[624016]

Hi, I'm replacing my old pedestal post seats with a leaning post. But I need to patch up all the small screw holes that will be left behind after I remove the pedestal posts. Question is: I'm looking for a good fiberglass repair shop in the NY area. Preferably on Long Island.

Any recommendations?

Thanks, Sean

 

[MakoMike]

Maker,
that's a pretty easy job you can do yourself. Just buy a patch kit, read the instructions, and go at it. You won't need the fiberglass tape. You might want to get a can of kitty fur or micro bubbles to add to the resin for filler.

 

[schoolman]

If you do go the route of a professional, Chuck's Fiberglass in Cutchogue on Route 25 is terrific. Chuck is the "man" on the North Fork.

 

[leakyrivot]

The easiest way for a perfect, permanent, watertight repair would be to pick yourself up a little tube of 2 part epoxy glue. Clean the surface, mix it up and lay it in there. If you really want to do it perfectly, get a coloring kit, they are commonly sold for use with gel-coat repair. 2 part epoxy sticks a little better than polyester resin, but the gel-coat repair kits w/ resin would also work fine.

Jon

 

[PaddleOn]

Excellent fiberglass repair place in Amittyville........
http://www.dinghyshop.com/
Owned by Jim Koehler and he is a great guy to deal with!

 

[618412]

Marine Tex.

I would fill the holes with marine tex.
it is a 2 part filler that is Stronger than glass fillers and easy to sand.
This stuff comes in gray or white.
bonds to anything and is super strong.

 

[LobsterD]

Saw an adjustible leaning post that fit right over a pair of pedestals installed on a boat at the show this last week. Forgot what boat brand, but I'm sure it's available from freeport or west marine, etc.