# boring hole in epoxy fill for downhaul hole

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/boring-hole-in-epoxy-fill-for-downhaul-hole/39936>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [July 30, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/boring-hole-in-epoxy-fill-for-downhaul-hole/39936 "2012-07-30T10:05:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dana\_Cole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/74df32/32.png) [@Dana\_Cole](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Dana_Cole)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/boring-hole-in-epoxy-fill-for-downhaul-hole/39936/1 "2012-07-30T10:05:57Z")

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This happened on a Skerry, but could be applicable to many other boats.&nbsp; After very carefully measuring and marking the exact center of the 1/2" fill, I merrily began drilling, thinking the bit would not "walk" because there was no woodgrain for it to catch on.&nbsp; How wrong I was!&nbsp; The bit went all over the place.

I re-filled the hole and will re-drill, this time starting with a 1/8" bit, followed by a 1/4" bit, and finally the 3/8".&nbsp; Unless, that is, someone knows of a better method--please reply if you do.

Some possible solutions:&nbsp; 1. The above 3-bit method.&nbsp; 2. Making the initial hole larger than 1/2" so there is more than 1/16" epoxy surrounding the hole.&nbsp; 3. Installing the mast partner before mounting the seat and using a drill press to drill the holes (would probably need a helper for this).

Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.