Re: Lex welder recommendation

[Hershey102]

I'd post this in the boat forum but that board appears not to be state specific.

Looking for a recommendation on a Lexington area welder who does dependable work on aluminum. 12 year old Tracker, 14', no leaks, but a couple of cracks on the welds at the transom corners due to years of use. Thought I would get them reinforced as I strip the boat for winter storage. Thanks in advance!

[DJD]

Did you call Stokleys Marine?

[Hershey102]

My experience has been that marine shops tend to charge a bit more. I figure its a pretty straightforward matter that doesn't require boat expertise and someone with decent welding skills can handle. I just don't happen to weld.

[Procraft Cat]

Make sure whoever works on it removes the foam insulation behind the weld area if needed.

[hairball]

There is a place here in Northern Ky (Bellevue) that does excellent work. They were recommended to me by another forum member. There was some sort of family connection. I needed the bow of my '84 Tracker welded and the previous quote I got was "somewhere between $300 and $500". That's more than the taxable value of the boat! Anyway, this guy did a beautiful job and charged me way less than I thought it would be. It may be well worth the hour's drive to get the work done properly and at a reasonable price. Here's the info: Jeff Sharp
Sharp Technologies, Inc
615 Berry Avenue
Bellevue Ky 41073
859-431-5389
[email protected]

[offdtop]

http://www.aluminumrepair.com/video_new.asp

This stuff is awesome, and you can get it on ebay if you can find it anywhere else (watch the video's you can do it yourself alot cheaper)

[Hershey102]

There is a place here in Northern Ky (Bellevue) that does excellent work. They were recommended to me by another forum member. There was some sort of family connection. I needed the bow of my '84 Tracker welded and the previous quote I got was "somewhere between $300 and $500". That's more than the taxable value of the boat! Anyway, this guy did a beautiful job and charged me way less than I thought it would be. It may be well worth the hour's drive to get the work done properly and at a reasonable price. Here's the info: Jeff Sharp
Sharp Technologies, Inc
615 Berry Avenue
Bellevue Ky 41073
859-431-5389
[email protected]

Thanks!