The preferred method is to drill your holes oversize, then fill them with epoxy and re-drill your hole through the epoxy. But just epoxying the bare wood on the inside edge of the hole works fine, too. I've also heard of people using clear nail polish, which dries quicker.

Dean

> How can I protect the wood on my kayak after outfitting.I used #10 screws
> for the inch worms,and the foot pegs were 5/16.Should I fill these hole
> with epoxy or will varnish work?For keeping water tight can I use
> silicone? Thanks in advance Don