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Drilling 3/4" hole in side of boat....Tips/Advice
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<blockquote data-quote="Tin Man" data-source="post: 489591" data-attributes="member: 7021"><p>Preparing to install a 3/4" 90 degree through hull at rear of boat...... port side, 1-2" from transom, and just below gunnel. </p><p>This will be for my 3/4" bilge pump discharge hose.</p><p></p><p>I am accustomed to drilling holes in fiberglass and wood boats....but not in aluminum boats. I feel as though with wood and fiberglass the repairs are easy for me (if holes needed to be plugged) as I worked with these materials for many years on several boats. No stresss with drilling these holes. </p><p>Alum....requires welding for repairs....with which I do not have any experience. This is has led to some anxiousness. I don't plan on making any mistakes, but I guess it's just the thought. </p><p></p><p>My 79yo dad says not to worry and just drill it, and if there's a mistake, just stop by his place as he has several beer cans and some JB Weld!! :mrgreen: </p><p></p><p>Any tips or suggestions?</p><p>Plan on using a bi-metal 3/4" hole saw on my drill motor.</p><p>I will be drilling from outside the hull as there is no way to access from inside.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tin Man, post: 489591, member: 7021"] Preparing to install a 3/4" 90 degree through hull at rear of boat...... port side, 1-2" from transom, and just below gunnel. This will be for my 3/4" bilge pump discharge hose. I am accustomed to drilling holes in fiberglass and wood boats....but not in aluminum boats. I feel as though with wood and fiberglass the repairs are easy for me (if holes needed to be plugged) as I worked with these materials for many years on several boats. No stresss with drilling these holes. Alum....requires welding for repairs....with which I do not have any experience. This is has led to some anxiousness. I don't plan on making any mistakes, but I guess it's just the thought. My 79yo dad says not to worry and just drill it, and if there's a mistake, just stop by his place as he has several beer cans and some JB Weld!! :mrgreen: Any tips or suggestions? Plan on using a bi-metal 3/4" hole saw on my drill motor. I will be drilling from outside the hull as there is no way to access from inside. [/QUOTE]
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