LIVE Replay: Aluminum Welding Secrets, Leaky Rivets & AutoBoat Update

Chris hosts a Happy Hour Q&A covering everything from aluminum welding for beginners to the reality of electric outboard range. He gives a specific recommendation for the PrimeWeld MIG 180 as the best budget-friendly spool gun welder and explains the correct way to fix leaky rivets—hint: don't just weld over the old ones. The conversation also dives into the "CMC vs. Bob's Machine Shop" debate for tilt and trim units, the dangers of using steel bed rails for boat framing, and a critical update on AutoBoat availability regarding tariffs. Chris also shares his thoughts on overcoming range anxiety with electric motors and warns Bixby owners about a specific maintenance issue to watch out for. Have you ever tried welding aluminum with a spool gun, or do you stick to rivets? 🛠️ GEAR & PARTS MENTIONED PrimeWeld MIG 180 Welder AutoBoat Trolling Motor System CMC / Bob's Machine Shop Tilt & Trim Sea Eagle FastCat 12 JB Weld 00:00 - Intro & New Community Platform 08:08 - Live Well Plumbing & Valve Placement 11:36 - Framing with Bed Rails? (Steel vs Aluminum) 12:00 - Best Used Boat for Seaworthiness 18:30 - Aluminum Welding & PrimeWeld MIG 180 22:08 - Body Filler for Countersink Rivets 25:22 - The Right Way to Weld Leaky Rivets 39:34 - Electric Outboards & Range Paranoia 46:46 - CMC vs. Bob's Tilt and Trim 52:16 - Bixby Motor Maintenance Warning 01:09:35 - AutoBoat Stock & Tariff Update ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🛠️ Learn to Build Your Boat: 7 Day FREE Trial to our Skool Program: https://tbnation.net/pages/educational-hub 🛒 Shop TBNation: Find parts and gear at our official site: https://www.TBNation.net/ 📺 Watch This Next: Visit our full library of builds here: https://www.youtube.com/@TbNation 🔔 Join the Nation: Subscribe for more builds: https://www.youtube.com/@TbNation?sub_confirmation=1 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #JonBoat #BoatBuild #TBNation #LiveStream #QA #AluminumWelding #ElectricOutboard Customer Support Phone: 404-720-3975 Addresses to all Shops: TBN MIDWEST 5900 Enterprize Rd Bellevue, IL 61604 TBN Northeast 10745 Tucker Street STE6 Beltsville, MD 20705 TBN Southeast 5614 HWY 138 SW Oxford, GA 30054 Online Store: https://tbnation.net/ customer service line: ‪(309) 323-8994 Or email us at: support@tbnation.net __________________________________________________ *GET EXTRA VIDEOS & Perks* Patreon.com/TBNation *Full Amazon Store:* https://www.amazon.com/shop/TBNation _______________________________________________ *Instagram: Handles* @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_se @tbnation_outdoors_midwest @titan_of_DIY @tincancrew_official Tik Tok: @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_midwest _______________________________________________ *Find us on Facebook Our Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tinyboats Our Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705177409792306 ______________________________________________ Music: From YouTube Free Creator Library. or Art-List. ______________________________________________ Recommended Channels: Tiny Boat Nation Tin Can Crew Fireant Fishing JDS Outdoors send jon boats ________________________________________________ Disclaimer: I am DiY creator, not a professional boat builder. to put out concepts & ideas for people to view. Modify watercraft at your own risk.