Hull repairs on my Tinny - Anyone do TIG welding?

[campnfish]

I've got a 14ft springbok that has a bow leak that I would like to have welded / repaired. Doesn't have to be a pro job, just has to float. The spot to be welded might be 6-8" long at the most, right on the keel as it curves under the boat. Its a slow leak, not a gaping hole, but annoying nonetheless.

Does anyone do TIG welding or know someone who does? I can drive to wherever and I pay cash. That being said, I am also poor. I've checked a few of the local shops and I can't afford the prices they are quoting.

Thanks for the help,

CampnFish

[fishin mission]

try Keith's welding on power road ask for Keith he welded my boat and did an awesome job cheap

[campnfish]

Will do man - Thanks!

[smitty55]

Save your money if it's not that bad and use the aluminum patch sticks. Not the ones you knead. The one you use a torch to liquify and then spread into the crack. They usually come with a wire brush for prep work. I did the back corner of my 14ft that had a bad crease in it and it still doesn't leak. If you can't find that then J-B Weld make a Marine Weld that should be OK.

This looks like the stuff I used years back but Cabelas doesn't carry it anymore. It's a 3M product. http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/010655/ ... htm?page=5

Good luck with it. Cheers