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I have always used the 5" Viking port in my boats.

So, no problems with blistering if used on the bottom?

These particular toggles are not stainless, although you can get them that way. They are supposed to be very corrosion resistant. They are designed for hollow wall applications and are quite strong. All other parts are stainless. http://www.toggler.com/products/snaptoggle/overview.php

Here is a thread showing the use of toggle bolts. http://sailingforums.com/threads/height-of-front-hiking-strap-attachment.30985/

Here is an alternative method. http://sailingforums.com/threads/height-of-front-hiking-strap-attachment.30985/

I need to repaint the bottom of a sunfish. It will be sanded and prepared well. I am leaning toward Rustoleum Topside. The boat is stored out of the water during the season, but is exposed to sun and on some days is in the water for 5-6 hours being sailed. Rustoleum Topside label says "Use...

Wipe up the excess caulk and you are done. This setup seems to be rock solid and looks nice to boot. Hope this helps!

The next step is to slide the plastic collar down as far as it will go and break off the long tails. The collar won't snug up because the fiberglass isn't thick enough. No worries. Now, insert the bolt thru the strap and then thru a stainless steel fender washer. Screw the bolt into the...

Here is the picture.

Next, you insert the toggle bolt. Thwe photo shows one in and one being inserted.

The next step is very important. Depending on where the foam is on your boat, you need to make sure it does not interfere with the toggle. I had to take a nail, cut the head off, bend a 90 degree angle and use a pair of vice grips tI had to drill on four boats, half required some clearing...

After you mark the position of the cleat for the strap, commence drilling. The 1/2" holes look scary, but don't worry.

For the back, i decided to use snap toggle toggler bolts. This picture shows everything I used on the back.

Well, a year later and I'm finally getting around to installing the hiking straps. All 4 of them :D ! I used a masthead hiking strap kit from intensity sails: http://www.intensitysails.com/mahistfakitf.htm In the front of the cockpit I used an inspection port to install the hardware. This...

I am starting to fix up an incredibly good condition used fish I picked up last fall. The only real issue is shown in the attached photo. If this was a white hull, I'd fill with marine tex and call it good, but since it is red that would look horrible. What are your suggestions for patching in...