My Glastron needs assistance

[MickeyHouse1]

My 2015 Glastron GT185 run into an issue, the swim platform to the transom has screws on it and they are loose and keep loosening over and over. They are the ones that go directly to the fiberglass hull and the fiberglass is holding the threads. I've tried adding bigger screws but the issue wasn't resolved. Does anyone have the same problem and how can i resolve it?

 

[Jiju]

It is a common issue, fiberglass threads eventually strip out, the best fix is to fill the holes with thickened epoxy, let it cure, then redrill and reinstall the screws. That'll give them fresh, good bite.

 

[saurus31]

I think the threads in your fiberglass hull are stripped, which is why bigger screws didnt help. I think what @Jiju's saying is right, common fix is to use fiberglass or epoxy filler with threaded inserts, or install marine-grade Helicoil-style inserts to give the screws something solid to bite into. That should keep the platform secure without constantly loosening