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kartsahd
Explorer
Feb 05, 2021

Fiber glassing question

I have a Carolina Skiff boat that I want to attach a grab bar to the floor. It is about 36' high by 12". I do not want to drill holes into the deck to keep away from water intrusion and I do not think the floor is thick enough to hold. The grab bar has an aluminum base of about 3" by 14". I plan on getting a piece of oak or poplar about that size, putting some bolts through it, making a putty of cab o sil and maybe some mat and gluing the board down with that. Then fiber glassing a few sheets of glass over that. Then I have a nice solid base to bolt to. What I need to know is this a good plan? I looked into just using JB weld or 3m5200 but I do not think it can take the strain. Any ideas? Thanks
  • prichardson's avatar
    prichardson
    Explorer
    Feb 06, 2021
    For a grab bar, your plan is next best compared to thru bolting. I would not trust any adhesive in that application. Make sure the deck is squeaky clean before doing the glass work.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Feb 06, 2021
    JoeH wrote:
    You can certainly glass the board down.... but you might want to try 5200 first. That stuff is really strong .


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  • JoeH's avatar
    JoeH
    Explorer III
    Feb 06, 2021
    You can certainly glass the board down.... but you might want to try 5200 first. That stuff is really strong .

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