LIVE Replay: Project Poorcraft Reveal & Aluminum Welding Secrets

Chris and Mike are back with a major channel update and a raw Q&A session. In this replay, they unveil "Project Poorcraft," a 1986 fiberglass fish and ski boat that was destined for the landfill. They walk through the severe rot issues, the plan for a budget-friendly restoration, and why they are finally tackling fiberglass on the channel. The guys also dive deep into technical boat building skills, specifically aluminum welding. They debate MIG vs. TIG for beginners, explain why you should "push" not "pull" with a spool gun, and give a crucial tip on filling weld craters to prevent future cracking. Other topics include selecting the right prop pitch for 60HP motors, the pros and cons of 3/16" aluminum sheets, and the best plywood thickness for flat bottom decks. What do you think about the new fiberglass project—are you Team Aluminum or Team Fiberglass? 🛠️ GEAR & PARTS MENTIONED PrimeWeld MIG 180 Welder Harbor Freight Titanium Easy-Flux 125 AutoBoat Trolling Motor System ePropulsion Spirit 2.0 Electric Outboard West System Epoxy (105/205/206) 00:00 - Intro & Project Poorcraft Reveal 06:02 - Plywood Deck Hatches & Resin Tips 17:12 - Max Horsepower for 16ft John Boat 21:45 - Project Poorcraft Walkthrough & Rot 43:04 - Is 3/16" Aluminum Too Thick? 51:05 - Best Plywood Thickness for Flat Bottoms 01:06:57 - How to Stop Aluminum Welds from Cracking 01:17:15 - MIG vs. TIG for Beginners 01:27:20 - AutoBoat V2 Update 01:30:00 - Spool Gun Tips: Push or Pull? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🛠️ 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 #ProjectPoorcraft 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.