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Originally Posted by dhays
I would think that if the fill epoxy was done well, then there wouldn't be a risk of water intrusion. The self tapping screws sound easier. I wonder about the epoxy being two brittle for that...? I have a life-time supply of butyl tape I got from Rod back two sailboats ago.What screws have you found that work well?
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You are probably right but I am OCD about potential seepage paths. I usually put some butyl under all screw heads. I drill appropriate size hole prior to inserting screw so I suppose I am deviating from self tapping a bit.
I buy all SS screws from West. More expensive but high quality.