Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Got an unwanted hole in your boat from an old drain or thru-hull that’s now a potential hazard? Don’t wait for it to fail and put your boat at risk! In this step-by-step tutorial, expert boat repairman Andy Miller from Boatworks Today shows you how to properly and safely plug an unwanted hole below the waterline. Whether you’re dealing with an outdated fitting or just trying to prevent a leak, Andy walks you through the materials, tools, and techniques needed to ensure a watertight, durable repair. This is a crucial fix that every boat owner should know, and Andy’s tips will help you get it done right the first time.
Stay safe on the water and protect your boat—watch now and learn how to plug that hole like a pro!
TotalBoat
Website: totalboat.com
TotalBoat Gelcoat: totalboat.com/products/gelcoat
TotalBoat Pigment Dispersions: totalboat.com/products/pigment-dispersions-epoxy-resin
Andy Miller of @boatworkstoday
YouTube: youtube.com/@UC0kDqq-pSzdqFUk3oTaHBuA
Website: boatworkstoday.com
TotalBoat 5:1 Traditional Epoxy Resin Kits: totalboat.com/products/5-1-marine-epoxy-resin-kits
TotalBoat TotalFair: totalboat.com/products/totalfair-epoxy-fairing-compound
TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer: totalboat.com/products/totalprotect-epoxy-barrier-coat-primer
TotalBoat Krypton Copper-Free Antifouling Bottom Paint: totalboat.com/products/krypton-antifouling-bottom-paint
TotalBoat Wet Edge Topside Paint: totalboat.com/products/wet-edge-marine-topside-paint
#BoatRepair #BoatworksToday #ThruHullRepair
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Materials and Products Needed
01:12 Thru Hull Fitting Removal
03:18 Surface Preparation
05:10 Fiberglassing the Thru Hull
06:10 Fiberglassing Interior Repairs
07:23 How to Use Epoxy Fairing Compound
09:22 Final Steps
Got an unwanted hole in your boat from an old drain or thru-hull that’s now a potential hazard? Don’t wait for it to fail and put your boat at risk! In this step-by-step tutorial, expert boat repairman Andy Miller from Boatworks Today shows you how to properly and safely plug an unwanted hole below the waterline. Whether you’re dealing with an outdated fitting or just trying to prevent a leak, Andy walks you through the materials, tools, and techniques needed to ensure a watertight, durable repair. This is a crucial fix that every boat owner should know, and Andy’s tips will help you get it done right the first time.
Stay safe on the water and protect your boat—watch now and learn how to plug that hole like a pro!
TotalBoat
Website: totalboat.com
TotalBoat Gelcoat: totalboat.com/products/gelcoat
TotalBoat Pigment Dispersions: totalboat.com/products/pigment-dispersions-epoxy-resin
Andy Miller of @boatworkstoday
YouTube: youtube.com/@UC0kDqq-pSzdqFUk3oTaHBuA
Website: boatworkstoday.com
TotalBoat 5:1 Traditional Epoxy Resin Kits: totalboat.com/products/5-1-marine-epoxy-resin-kits
TotalBoat TotalFair: totalboat.com/products/totalfair-epoxy-fairing-compound
TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer: totalboat.com/products/totalprotect-epoxy-barrier-coat-primer
TotalBoat Krypton Copper-Free Antifouling Bottom Paint: totalboat.com/products/krypton-antifouling-bottom-paint
TotalBoat Wet Edge Topside Paint: totalboat.com/products/wet-edge-marine-topside-paint
#BoatRepair #BoatworksToday #ThruHullRepair
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Materials and Products Needed
01:12 Thru Hull Fitting Removal
03:18 Surface Preparation
05:10 Fiberglassing the Thru Hull
06:10 Fiberglassing Interior Repairs
07:23 How to Use Epoxy Fairing Compound
09:22 Final Steps










