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Aluminum welder in La Paz

gpm414 - 10-4-2007 at 06:15 AM

My Gegor aluminum boat has developed a crack in a weld along the chine. Can anyone recommend a skilled welder who can repair aluminum in La Paz? I'm fairly familiar with La Paz, so a name and general directions or land marks will do. Thanks for the help.

Jack Swords - 10-4-2007 at 06:49 AM

Not being there now, I hope obscure directions help...The VW repair place just up from Marina de La Paz has a good reputation for aluminum repair. This guy does VW bugs, vans, etc. Also another welder is in the same area. There is also the "Pepsi Plant" which is up near Soriana. Get down to the Marina, there is a public use VHF radio at the clubhouse. At 8 AM every morning except Sunday there is a cruiser net. You can ask questions on the net and get many answers, very specific if you want. Lots of aluminum on some boats that get welded in La Paz.

Diver - 10-4-2007 at 08:14 AM

There is a great welder I have used to braize the inside of an aluminum outboard shaft. I got directions to his place from Hector at his boat repair yard on the main malecon drag (a few block south of Los Arcos and the malecon). His shop is on the corner with a boat dealer next door.
The welder charged me $20 for same day service - I was amazed !
Please say hi to Hector for me - his english is good.

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comitan - 10-4-2007 at 10:27 AM

If you can wait till tomorrow I will get the directions they will do it while you wait very good and knows his stuff from a wheelchair.

wiley

[Edited on 10-4-2007 by comitan]

gpm414 - 10-4-2007 at 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
Shari

If you can wait till tomorrow I will get the directions they will do it while you wait very good and knows his stuff from a wheelchair.

wiley


I will taking the boat to La Paz on Friday morning, so directions would be appreciated, thanks. I remember someone talking about a fellow who does great welding work from his wheel chair.

comitan - 10-4-2007 at 01:30 PM

check u2u

gpm414 - 10-5-2007 at 05:40 PM

Thanks to all the Nomads for the info and directions. Got the boat repaired today and they did a great job. I'm positive that weld won't leak again...watch out dorado and tuna we're comin after ya.

Diver - 10-5-2007 at 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
If you can wait till tomorrow I will get the directions they will do it while you wait very good and knows his stuff from a wheelchair.


The wheelchair guy is who I was talking about as well !!


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