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PostSubject: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 7:25 pm

So some of you know I have a speed boat, and I got a solid trailer for it this past weekend. This will be a mini project cuz the mower is about don't major mod wise. Heres my boat:
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Worked on the fender today, replacing hub seals too. Rust and got bent:
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Straightened it out and cut the cancer out
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 9:47 pm

Looks like you need more heat in that weld. But other than that, nice trailer! Gonna repaint it?
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 9:55 pm

Doc Sprocket wrote:
Looks like you need more heat in that weld. But other than that, nice trailer! Gonna repaint it?
No I was burning thru. and yes, white
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 10:07 pm

for that, i would have used oxy acetlyene, only cause i have it to my disposal. but, i would have turned down the WFS. too much filler metal there
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 10:25 pm

Couldn't resist
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 8th 2013, 10:36 pm

who could resist. i was tempted to hook up my dump trailer, but i KNOW i would break something
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 9th 2013, 12:17 am

Oh, for true. Recently, I helped my buddy rearrange his place. I used MULE to tow a 6x10' landscape trailer with a few hundred pounds on it, and about 150 on the tongue. I was REAL nervous, but MULE didn't even break a sweat!
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 9th 2013, 11:47 am

Nervous? Brag about it LOL
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 9th 2013, 11:18 pm

redlinemotorsportts wrote:
Nervous? Brag about it LOL
Didn't wanna break it! What can I say? I got enough work to do without getting into fixing stuff that's already done!
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 10th 2013, 8:22 pm

Started cutting bunks so it can form to the hull better, old ones were in the worst spots.
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^cardboard transom. Now to remove the bolts that were in the bunks, replace them, and position and weld them back on. not shure my 90 amp can do 1/4" good enough...... Question Question Question 
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 10th 2013, 9:01 pm

my 170amp can lol! 
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 6:51 am

motorizedeverything wrote:
my 170amp can lol! 
Yew I wish I had something more powerful. I'll see how it does.
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 7:41 am

Looks good
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 8:38 am

redlinemotorsportts wrote:
not shure my 90 amp can do 1/4" good enough...... Question Question Question 
Depends. If you're running FCAW, you should be okay. You can pre-heat, multi-pass, and bevel. One or a combination of those and you should be okay assuming you've a good idea what you're doing. Now- If you're using GMAW, forget about it!

Lookin' good though!
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 8:56 am

Explain fcaw and gmaw in simple terms
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 9:12 am

Flux core (FCAW) or MIG aka gas (GMAW)
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 11:24 am

I thought gas would be better. Well I'll try it out and see how it is.
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 11th 2013, 11:41 am

Generally speaking, you get deeper penetration (and hence thicker material capability) on a convertible machine in flux-core mode. Yes, you'll have to work harder to clean it up and make it look presentable, but it will give you the most bang per available output amp.
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PostSubject: Re: Boat trailer mini project   trailer - Boat trailer mini project Icon_minitimeSeptember 20th 2013, 11:45 pm

More progress. I made the holes for the original boat trailer jack mount from 1/2" to 5/8" and the new jack clipped right on. might have to move it. Cut the winch off so it can be moved forward. I might just get a 3"x3" tube for the front section where the tounge is welded just a longer piece. like 8ft becust this is about 5 1/2 ft.
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When I cut the bunks off I cut a hair to deep into the actual frame, no big deal, maybe 1/32". I filled them in and it looks like the ol' 90amp did good job of pennitration, I might be able to weld the bunks back on with it.
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