Looking for aluminum boat welder near NLR

Hey folks,

So after I hitched up my boat up on the launch the last time, I noticed some stress fractures on my boat. I don't know the nomenclature of the place in question, but it's the hook point where you connect the trailer wench to keep the darn boat on the trailer. This boat/trailer is semi-new to me. I've put her out about two dozen times or so. Not sure if this is a result of the previous owner or of my own ineptitude in wenching the boat too stiffly to the trailer.

Can anybody suggest a place that is familiar with welding on aluminum boats that is fair in price and near NLR?

Thanks,

-jt

Johnny Myers in Beebe is one of the best I know of.

Thanks, Creek. I'm willing to make a drive to Beebe for a crappie.com recommendation. You wouldn't have contact info, would you?

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what year and model boat? I called the manufacturer (Xpress) of mine a couple years ago, and the guy mentione that on my particular year model they were having some issues, and I drove it to Hot Sprngs, they put a reinforcement plate, welded, and painted it up for free. Plus I got a few other issues fixed free of charge while I was there.

Great service at the Xpress factory.

It's a 1992 Waco that I bought from a fellow last year. As it has some age to it, I doubt there are any freebies for it. :)

John's Welding Service

(501) 834-8935
1012 W Maryland Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72120

Been good to me

There is a guy in Levy. Forgot the name. His business is off the main drag by the Kroger. Welded my boat up great.

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Originally Posted by Fetmo

John's Welding Service

(501) 834-8935
1012 W Maryland Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72120

Been good to me

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You know, I pass this guy's place on my way to the Sherwood wally world. Now that's local. Looks like I have a couple of recommendations to inquire on. Thanks, guys.

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what year and model boat? I called the manufacturer (Xpress) of mine a couple years ago, and the guy mentione that on my particular year model they were having some issues, and I drove it to Hot Sprngs, they put a reinforcement plate, welded, and painted it up for free. Plus I got a few other issues fixed free of charge while I was there.

Great service at the Xpress factory.

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Xpress is a class act, and are customer friendly!!!!!

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Originally Posted by jt1970

It's a 1992 Waco that I bought from a fellow last year. As it has some age to it, I doubt there are any freebies for it. :)

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I would call Tim Scott at the Waco plant. He's a good guy, and may fix you up. Their plant is in NLR.

Tell Tim I said hello!!!

I've heard a lot of good things on Xpress. When I get ready (and have the money) to buy a big boy boat, they'll be high on the list. Right now, I'm going to put some more time on this old flat bottom.

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Originally Posted by jt1970

I've heard a lot of good things on Xpress. When I get ready (and have the money) to buy a big boy boat, they'll be high on the list. Right now, I'm going to put some more time on this old flat bottom.

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Just give me a call when you get ready!!!!

I've got a guy in Judsonia I know its a little further away, but for others that are looking at this thread that are closer I can send his info to them.

If you're in North Little Rock and need anything welded call Kim at Custom Ironcraft.

501-944-8686

I've seen plenty of boat work from Ketchers, TJC, and plenty others and Custom Ironcraft is reasonably priced, very honest and can literally weld/repair anything.

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys. It's just good to find a local business through word of mouth (or perhaps fingers, in this case) from consumers who have done business with all the places mentioned.

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John's Welding Service

(501) 834-8935
1012 W Maryland Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72120

Been good to me

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I dropped my boat of today at John's. They were straightforward with their hourly rate and time estimation. Seems like good folks. Thanks again for all the responses.