2001 Chaparral 180SSE

[vipertblck]

obviously I'd disconnect the electrical components before hand, as well as battery. ya he knows it's in the boat, I don't see why it would be an issue, tig has no sparks generated and if you're careful and smart about what you're doing, it's fine. I feel people often get "over-excited" about welding near hazardous items.

 

[oldjeep]

obviously I'd disconnect the electrical components before hand, as well as battery. ya he knows it's in the boat, I don't see why it would be an issue, tig has no sparks generated and if you're careful and smart about what you're doing, it's fine. I feel people often get "over-excited" about welding near hazardous items.

Tig has no sparks generated ?? Seriously?? You ever TIG welded before? It is a spark jumping a gap like every other form of electric welding.

 

[Maclin]

Viper, being safe and smart about welding is exactly why a person would not weld in the boat's engine compartment. Insure the boat now I guess. I am a welder by trade from a previous career, and, um, Dayum. Y'all may get away with it, all luck to you.

 

[Maclin]

Plus, in my opinion, the JBWeld or Epoxy methods are tried and true and way easier