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Originally Posted by kiwi
Finally finished the putty /sanding. Day job has been getting in the way.
I've bought Interlux epoxy primer and perfection topside paint. Anyone have an opinion on whether to drill motor mount holes and thru hull drain holes prior to painting? I was thinking I'd prime and paint inside the holes for a little extra protection against water intrusion. If the edges are rounded, I figure the paint will hold.
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I would drill them now. Most people will take resin or better yet thinned resin and apply it in the holes and let it soak into the wood grain. Paint won't protect nearly as well as the resin will. Some will even over drill holes to 3/4" or 7/8" then back fill them with thickens resin then re drill the mount holes. This gives you a 1/8" or more of barrier to protect the wood. It also beefs up the holes where the bolts will not crush the wood in if over tightened.