Boat Welding Forum. The desired action is for the boat to retain. My MIG Oxy Aceylene and stick welder went when we sold the motorbike shop.
If they have a 300a arc welder check that they have something bigger than 25mm rods etc. The hull material is the 5086-h116 and the 1lbs. Sections vary according to size of boat but average out at 180-200mm deep by 140-160mm wide average size approx 25 -3m wide x 32 -35m long steering is on front with king pins stub axles Wheels are ex forklift rims with welded in discs.
-the plate thats being welded is of good thickness 4-5mm would it be best to use mig for a shallower weld less heat Are you intending to this yourself or use a boatyardwelder.
New posts Latest activity. I have always found water tight and gas tight welding to be a challenge - the challenge usually results in having to grind back areas of the weld and re-welding any areas found to be leaking. Welding old Aluminum Hi songman. I think it is fine for non stressed jobs but not for something that could fail.