Help with repairs?

[Honey Hole]

Hello all - my girl is an older SeaCraft (1975), and I'm in the middle of doing some cosmetic repairs. Any help or "direction" would be GREATLY appreciated!

Here's my "list":

Re-installing existing rub rail: This had been done before, and the guy moved the screws a bit to one side. For the repair, I'm thinking that instead of using screws, I'll use 1.25 inch bolts and teflon nuts... good idea? Also, should I fill the "old" holes with 5200 or just silicone? (I'm running a bead of silicone along the seam of the two pieces).

Installing new carpet along the gunnels: I've got the indoor/outdoor carpet, and the latex adhesive... any tips? The carpet is 6'wide X 15' long... enough to do a side with one piece (no seams).

The supports that go from the deck to the underside of the washboard are loose... any suggestions on replacements? ... or should I just replace with teak?

Lastly, I've got some "bubbles" in the deck. What's the best way to repair them? Drill a small hold, put in epoxy, and lay something on it to hold it down?

Thanks in advance for your replies...

[Honey Hole]

Woops, just noticed the "repairs message board". Pardon the FNG's ignorance please.

[TUGBOAT]

Honey Hole
Just re-did mine .The best way is to RIVET ,If You ever take it apart again take a vacation.Mine was screwed & Bolted I opted to just put new screws,I filled all the old holes on the inside on the hull (re-glassed) New bite .can't really fill or no use to ,the outer top .5200 'd the 2 after together under rail.
As far as the carpet I used rhino liner ,at the bottom I filled the space w/ foam & tapered the liner over it to the edge where the teak was.Easy to clean Will not have to replace,sprayed white then painted.
Came out nice,
Let the others advise on the HARD stuff,Deck,etc.
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