Any aluminum welding shop or boat builder should be able to do this without any problems. The problem will be to find one who has time to mess with it. No need to take the boat off the trailer, just need to lift one end enough to get to the defect. Where are you located? I might be able to suggest someone in your area.

I agree, anyone that welds boats should be able to help you. I know a guy near me in Prairieville thats done a lot of alum. boat repair. . Let me know and good luck.

Hey cappy, you got treated boards under the carpet;fish in saltwater?

I have checked with several and friends that said they can't do it. Guess this is to small a job. If you have the name of a welder I would appeciate a email . Boat is in Baton Rouge and Lafitte all time so no problem. I would like a small guy don't want to make this a big deal with a major shop. Thanks to all for the quick reply

...that why it best to buy one w/green Zinc-Chromate primers...it can delay all these problems for years...check it out in NAS (Navy Aircraft Standards) specs manuels !!!...


(some builders try to hide this fact)...cheers

You lost me Admiral I am only a capt with a 10year old boat. I am not into welding and all my friends that are said no problem I will get it done. Then sorry unable to get it done reason for my post. Thanks again for all the post sounds like this is getting to be a big job and all I want to do is fix a small leak.

Capt JS...Nah it wasn't directed at 'ya...I'am still ruffled about four alum. boats I've had over time and it's always was a fight w/a cheap builder cutt'n corners on non-visible things and not wanting to use a top of line primer unless he tripled his money !!! cheers to 'ya

It's not a big job (it would be if it were fiberglass), so don't sweat it. Call Gaudet (225-675-6237), if they don't have time, he has a couple of welders that do small side jobs at their home shop. Good Luck!!

Mike Lambert aka: Bayou metal works in St. Amant.
Give him a call and tell him your problem. Small shop, good guy. Repairing alum. boats for years. He's located in the heart of 'alum. boats in need of repair' country!! Let me know if you need help locating him. He's on Stringer Bridge road. Might be called something else of Google maps. Good luck.