Do not flip the planter upside down to drill holes especially if it is painted as it might damage the finish. A drill happy boat owner that does not take the time to properly install and seal any holes can severely damage a boat.
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Drill hole in fiberglass. Drilling the final hole now. Regal does little more than coat them with gelcoat. If you simply attempt to drill a hole into the fiberglass you will have extreme difficulty in drilling holes without cracking the gelcoat. Place planter upright on a flat surface and ensure the surface where you are drilling is protected. Make an indentation with an ice pick or other suitably sharp object in the exact location where you want to drill your hole. The method i use which works about 999 of the time is to put the drill in reverse drill through the gelcoat then put the drill in forward and drill through the rest of the laminate.
How to drill holes in fiberglass planters. This can result in delamination of the fiberglass which results in a weakened hull or deck. Make it smaller than the finished hole you are planning to drill. Drill a small pilot hole in your fiberglass. How to drill fiberglass. Many coring materials dont readily absorb water.
Drilling the pilot hole well the hard work is done now its time to drill the hole. Use a slow. Fitting your transducer to read at speed duration. Keep the drill straight as you drill through to avoid angled holes and torn edges. Mark where youd like drainage holes in the planter interior. Wear protective safety glasses and place the point of the drill bit into the center of each x.
Drilling holes in your hull tom king if the hole is through cored fiberglass youll need to seal out moisture. Depress the drills trigger to start drill through the fiberglass. 46k subscribers step 1. How to drill a hole in fiberglass hybrid aquaponic system duration. Planning the install the first step is to determine where the fitting will be installed and as the adage goes.