lcdr frank
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I had a friend call me last week to ask for some help to re-weld a couple cross members he replaced. The trailer was galvanized and he cut up a junk trailer to get his replacement parts. He a good job in fitting the parts but he did not grind off the galvanized coating and tried to make his welds with a small 125 amp gasless wire welder. I hit the welds with a hammer and broke out the ends that were still holding. The gal coating contaminated the welds which were not hot enough to bond in the first place. I have repaired too many home made repairs over the years. It is scary to see some of the home built trailers on the road today. Please don't cut corners on your trailer as it could cost you your boat or your life or someone else. [-X
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