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<blockquote data-quote="TrackerTom" data-source="post: 97478" data-attributes="member: 1679"><p>The problem with Mig's and aluminum is that the welds have porosity and they also don't penetrate anywhere near like a tig. You are probably correct about not seeing near as many manufacturers if they were tig welding boats. Tig welding is a slow and tedious process which would require a lot more labor costs and probably make the boats cost prohibitive to build. There is no comparison for quality and strength though. Ask any certified welder. As you can tell, it didn't keep me from buying one. :beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TrackerTom, post: 97478, member: 1679"] The problem with Mig's and aluminum is that the welds have porosity and they also don't penetrate anywhere near like a tig. You are probably correct about not seeing near as many manufacturers if they were tig welding boats. Tig welding is a slow and tedious process which would require a lot more labor costs and probably make the boats cost prohibitive to build. There is no comparison for quality and strength though. Ask any certified welder. As you can tell, it didn't keep me from buying one. :beer: [/QUOTE]
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