Holes in aluminum deck

[Topcat5011]

Hey guys when I purchased my boat I had them install a minn Kota trolling motor without a quick release bracket(dumb on my part). Well now I've decided I want one because white and camo dont blend together for upcoming duck season. So my question is how can I fill in the current holes its mounted in now, so when I take the motor off there aren't six holes in the front deck?

Thanks everyone!

 

[overboard]

One solution would be to leave it on, and just camo it!

 

[joseph101088]

Fill with rivets if small enough

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

epoxy, sand, paint.

 

[SumDumGuy]

grommet or plugs (if you plan to reuse the holes).

 

[BigTerp]

I filled old screw holes with JB Weld, sanded then painted. Sanding JB Weld was a PITA, but it turned out very nice. These were all holes above the water line, obviously.

 

[Topcat5011]

I've tried to imagine everything possible to cover up these holes :roll: . I have even thought about sea dek. I think some aluminum epoxy to fill in the holes then sand flat, roll on some Bed liner then paint to match the boat. After writing that I think sea dek would be easier. Ohh the joys of owning a boat :LOL2:

 

[Ranchero50]

How big are the holes and do you intend to use them again?

 

[Topcat5011]

Whatever size bolt that comes with the minn Kota trolling motors for mounting. No I don't plan on using them again. If I install the quick release bracket I will have to drill 4 new holes and I'm pretty positive none of them match the holes in there now.

 

[Ranchero50]

Then a dozen different ways or nothing at all.

Bondo bump with paint or even leave it alone and camo around it.

Just call them lightening holes if someone asks.

 

[BigTerp]

Ranchero50 » Yesterday, 9:57 pm[/url]"]
Just call them lightening holes if someone asks.

:lol: