Stephen,

I would use the 'drill-fill-drill' method for new holes and bed with butyl.  If you're not familiar with 'drill-fill-drill', let me know and I can explain further.

As for the old holes, I would fill with thickened epoxy and then cover will gel-coat repair.  There's no way to make the repair invisible.

--Peter

> On 2023-04-20, at 08:50:50 EDT, Stephen Staum wrote:
>
>  My 1990/2016 Rhodes came with wooden cabin rails and handles which are in need 
> of regular maintenance. 
> I scored a set of used stainless rails and handles like my older Rhodes had.  
> The mount holes do not match.  I am looking for ideas on how to bed the new 
> rails/handles and also how to neatly cover the remaining holes from the old 
> rails. 
> 
> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
> 
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Pinafore*
> *Needham, MA*
>