Aluminium screw hole filler recommendation

[Netbender]

Good Day, after several different rod holder mounts, the top of my gunnel has open screw holes in need of filling. Any product recommendations appreciated....

Thanks, Dave

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[KilliansRed]

I have this problem as well, I was gonna try to fill it in with a tig weld then grind it flat but havent had time to attempt it. Dont really know of anything else to try besides a puddy like JB Weld or something.

[Frogger]

Not sure if the size of the hole, is a blind rivet too small? If not a stainless pan head bolt with washer if needed can give a finished look.

[lost a lure]

Tig weld it!!

[TrophySeeker]

Put a track along the length of it. Won't need more holes after that.

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[backoneerie2016]

Use marine Tex

[lakebound88]

Get some aluminum diamond plate and cut to width and length of area, seal with 5200. Will look good and provide tracking while boarding?

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[Netbender]

Thanks guys....All worth thinking about. Adding the track would be a nice improvement. Pan head screws would be the fastest. And Tig ..May give the best "never touched" look. Rex and JB weld....also good. Thanks again

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[NVus88]

Liquid metal from the auto store is fast and easy, not pretty though

[jimski2]

Welding an aluminum structure after it has been riveted puts a different strain on the rivets and you may be creating more problems.

[Netbender]

Think I will try the pan head fix first. I have a stainless supplier close to my house that should be able to supply a few screws/bolts to fit. Plus, no harm if they don't work out.

[skinny420]

I have 2 aluminum boats. I also destroy everything and am not the best at fixing it. But.....I have used aluminum brazing rods and a propane torch to fix holes and tears in the hull of my boats. Flux core aluminum rods in home depot. Cheap and easy. Watch a few utube videos

[ontherise]

Duct tape should do the trick

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[fishmaster13184]

Just pop a rivet in the hole