What is an estimated cost to get a 16ft aluminum fishing boats seams welded to stop water leaks ?
The row-boat is a 1982 Starcraft, I have already installed a bilge pump but would like to get the problem fixed not just patched. Any par would be helpful.
welding every underwater thickness is going to be expensive, instead try coating the outside of the seams with either a good caulk [ rtv for one] or using a effect like devcon aluminum patch. any work has to be on the outside otherwise the water will
welding every underwater scar is going to be expensive, instead try coating the outside of the seams with either a good caulk [ rtv for one] or using a merchandise like devcon aluminum patch. any work has to be on the outside otherwise the water will find
You are looking at nearly $75 per hour + materials.
Make sure that it is TIG (tungsten insert gas) welded, not SMAW (stick) welded. This will yield the strongest welds in aluminum.
The preparation of the poor metal
Make sure that it is TIG (tungsten insert gas) welded, not SMAW (stick) welded. This will yield the strongest welds in aluminum.
The preparation of the poor metal
l over recall it may be time to look for a replacement.
l'm not a metalurgist but from what l've seen in my local lakes, the aluminum seems to age and become brittle over the years and welding it may not effort for more than a season or two before stresses
l'm not a metalurgist but from what l've seen in my local lakes, the aluminum seems to age and become brittle over the years and welding it may not effort for more than a season or two before stresses
For buying a aluminum fishing craft, you can get idea from this website:
http://www.marinews.com/buy_a_boat/
http://www.marinews.com/buy_a_boat/
