How to Fix a Hole in Your Boat DIY (Below the Waterline)

Learn how to fill a hole in your boat. If your fiberglass hull has screw holes, fiberglass damage, a hole under the water line, or anything like that, this video shows you how to do a proper hole repair so it wont leak and your boat wont sink.

0:00 How to repair a hole in your boat intro
0:57 Tools and products to fix the hole
1:51 1st Step (drill out the hole in the fiberglass)
3:07 What is a bevel and why it's important
4:17 How to add a bevel
4:57 2nd Step (clean out the hole)
6:56 3rd Step (use epoxy to fill the hole)
10:01 How to install a through hull transducer
10:34 Sea trial the boat and look for leaks

Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFish, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFish assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFish recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFish, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFish.

[tylergolightly]

Shows how long you have been planning this channel, it has only been around for a few months but had content for at least 2 years backed up

[liamhayes]

Honestly I don’t have a boat but I really enjoy seeing you fix anything. It brings me a lot of joy. Thank you.

[varulem]

Not a fishing fan but a boat fan but most of all a chrisfix fan :)) congrats on the 2 years test, goes to show the level of planning! Stay safe!

[streetbeatz]

I love the fact you did an update on the boat 2 years later after the repair, love the dedication to your videos!

[liviuch]

11:32 I didn't expect that. The amount of dedication you put in your videos is insane. Even though I don't have a boat and I'm not planning getting one, I still enjoy every video of yours. Great job Chris!

[proghostzgamecreed]

ChrisFish is a man of focus, commitment and sheer will. He once tested a repair for 2 years before uploading the video.

[Madogen]

A 12 minute video, 2 years in the making.
That's some serious dedication.
Thank you Chris.

[warrior]

That's dedication right there! Not only showing proof after 2 years of repair but also showing step by step what to do for the fix.
Well done Chris!

[notthatbad]

Hi. You like drifting, fishing, boating, and cars! All the things a like wow!

[davidhawkins]

I watch your videos of things I will never ever do. Fill a whole in a boat I imagine is something that 90% of your viewers will never do, yet we watch anyway because you're the best. YouTube is a magical thing .

[milk-it]

I never realised the deep knowledge and skills you have with cars would translate into marine work. It's palpable you've got a logic and skillset that's transferable across multiple industries. Really impressive, Chris.

[bobbarnes]

Let me correct, some mistaken words in my comment:
This guy Chris gives the best and most complete and accurate descriptions of how to do a job and how to do it properly. I used to watch his work with automobiles, but this description on dealing with below waterline holes in a boat hull is excellent. He handles factors that most of the other videos on the same subject completely skip. He uses accurate words and grammar in all cases, making it difficult to misunderstand what he’s trying to get across. I’m subscribing.

[sethreeves]

I wasn’t expecting you to jump a whole two years later, thank you for another great video!

[bobbarnes]

This guy gives the best and most complete and accurate descriptions of how to do a job and how to do it properly. Are used to watch his works without automobiles, but this description on dealing with below waterline holes in a boat hole is excellent. He handles factors that most of the other videos on the same subject completely skip. He uses accurate words and grammar in all cases, making it difficult to misunderstand what he’s trying to get across. I’m subscribing.

[daved]

I'm not only impressed with the repair (and of course your instructional video) but I'm also impressed you kept the footage for 2 years in order to make this for us! I have had to do some minor repairs like this myself and never knew to do the bevels... great tips!

[boredcanadian]

chris is a jack of all trades he really does it all

[MSTrusAgent]

That “2 years later” part was so unexpected and increased my respect for this video and added a lot of credibility to what you did. I don’t even have a boat though 😁

[idontcare]

What blows my mind is that a guy with 8 mill subs and pretty busy life still finds time to reply to many of his comments, even on his main channel. I have been watching Your vids for like 6-7 years now and i remember you replied to me a few times on one of your videos with more than a million views and thats just mind blowing comparing to majority of other youtubers who never in their life reply absolutely anything. Well done Chris, we all appreciate your effort.

[Luckingsworth]

The two years later was one of the best twists i have seen in a video in a long time

[spencer]

Chris's sound is nothing less than a therapy to me. 😊
Thanks matey.
cheers