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Marine welding in Panama covers repair and fabrication in 316 stainless steel and aluminum with TIG/MIG: pulpits, stanchions, bimini frames, arches, tanks and handrails. For marine use the part should always be 316 stainless (not 304), which resists tropical saltwater corrosion far better.
Marine TIG/MIG welding and fabrication in 316 stainless steel and aluminum.
TIG and MIG welding on 316 stainless steel and aluminum, pulpit, stanchion and handrail repair and fabrication, bimini and T-top frames, arches, water and fuel tanks, swim ladders, polishing and passivation.
Cracks in pulpits or stanchions, broken or loose bimini frame, leaking tank, corroded fittings, or when you want a custom part fabricated (arch, solar panel mount, davits).
Marine welding experience (not just industrial), strong TIG skills on 316 stainless and aluminum, portable equipment for on-board work, photos of previous boat projects, polished and passivated finish.
From $80 (minor crack or bracket repair) to $4,000+ (complete custom arch or structure). Bimini frame: $600-$2,500. Tank repair: $300-$1,200. Hourly rate: $40-$80.
Both. Many welders in Panama carry portable TIG equipment and work on board, with prior marina authorization since it's hot work. If the part can be removed (pulpit, ladder), taking it to the workshop usually gives a better finish at a lower cost.
316 contains molybdenum and resists saltwater corrosion; 304 pits and shows rust stains within months in Panama's climate. For anything exposed (pulpits, rails, fittings), always insist on 316 or 316L and ask for final polishing or passivation.
Yes, in aluminum or stainless. For safety, a fuel tank must be emptied, ventilated and certified gas-free before welding: be wary of anyone willing to weld it without that preparation. If a tank is badly corroded, fabricating a new custom one often beats patching it.
A bimini frame in 316 stainless tube runs $600-$2,500 depending on size and design. An arch for solar panels or davits runs $1,500-$4,000+, a popular upgrade before a Pacific crossing. Prices include on-board templating, fabrication, polishing and installation; canvas is quoted separately.
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