Epoxy or polyester?

[lockie]

I have some self-tapping screws screwed straight into the gunwale, which have stripped. So now I plan to drill out the holes oversize, fill them with resin, then drill & tap them, and use machine screws for better strength.

So should I use polyester or epoxy resin? I know epoxy is stronger than polyester, but is it a big difference? Would something like Araldite do the job?

cheers, lockie

[atoll]

for that type of repair epoxy would be the best have some universal thinners for cleanup

[Wotname]

Araldite is an epoxy resin

[swagman]

Araldite Epoxy would be fine. Check the product labelling as some of their adhesives are not.