Holes in bildge from missing bolts

[adam]

There are two fairly large holes in my bildge from a missing bolt. I had a moment of fear, when I thought that there were some missing keel bolts, but from this old thread, it seems the holes are left over from eye bolts which were used to lift the keel in the construction of the boat.

http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=943

Now the holes just serve to collect water and nasty sludge.

Is there any reason that I shouldn't just fill them up with epoxy?

 

[Glyn Judson]

Here's looking at you.

Adam, I don't like the way that thing is staring at me, gives me the creeps. If I were you, I'd fill it with water and leave it alone. ; - ) Or Plan B: Clean it out, say with a mixture of muriatic acid and water (50/50) until it's free of most of the damp rust and then fill it with epoxy. Glyn Judson, E31 hull #55, Marina del Rey CA

 

[missalot]

You are right, they are the anchors used to lift and ease the lead into place. Mine has them (E29, hull 85). I did not fill mine, I put the fuel tank over it. Out of sight out of mind.

I'd say, fill em up.