gpm414
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Aluminum welder in La Paz
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.
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Jack Swords
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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.
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Diver
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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
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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]
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gpm414
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| Quote: | 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.
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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.
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comitan
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Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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gpm414
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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.
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Diver
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| Quote: | 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.
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The wheelchair guy is who I was talking about as well !!
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