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Thread: Fixing holes in Aluminum Boat

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flint View Post
    The zinc rod does work and pretty well at that. I use the stuff from harbor freight and l think they are all about the same. Follow the instructions that come with it and do some practice before you dismiss the rod and procedure.

    Having said aid that I also have a Miller syncrowave TIG welder and am proficient with all types of welding, and recommended you have someone who knows what they are doing perform the work.
    You are correct there. I had a novice welder try to weld up a small hole in a aluminum boat once and he made the small hole three times larger. I made him quit and took it to a qualified aluminum welder. It costs more to do it right but in the end, well worth the price..

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    One other thing is why is the hole there. Is is from hitting something or is it worn thin or maybe from corrosion. If it is thin then a patch maybe needed, either riveted or welded.

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