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Marine Welding for Boats, Docks & Barges
Salt water is hard on metal, and boats never seem to break on a convenient day. RickTheWelder does marine welding on boats, barges and docks, in the water or up on the yard, along the Delaware Bay, the Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal area. We're based in Townsend and cover all of New Castle County and Kent County, Delaware, plus Eastern Maryland.
Marine Work We Handle
Rudders, rudder posts and steering hardware (crab boat rudder work is in our gallery)
Aluminum hulls, consoles, T-tops and rails
Stainless rails, brackets and fittings
Docks, piling hardware, gangways and dock railings (see Gates, Fences & Railings)
Barge fabrication and repair
Boat trailers (see our Trailer Repair page)
Custom brackets, mounts and one-off parts
In the Water or in the Yard
If the boat's on a lift, a trailer or blocked up in the yard, our mobile rig drives right up to it. If it's in a slip, we come to the dock. Smaller parts like brackets, rails and rudder pieces can be pulled and brought to our Townsend shop, which often keeps the cost down.
On the Hard, in the Yard
When a boat is blocked up or on jack stands in the yard, the mobile rig pulls up alongside and the repair happens right there, without moving the boat.
Aluminum and Stainless Are Our Thing
Most marine work is aluminum or stainless, and both need clean prep and the right process to hold up on the water. Rick is a certified welder who MIG and TIG welds aluminum and stainless all the time, on everything from boat parts to stage trussing to commercial kitchens.
Aluminum Boat Floors and Hulls
Aluminum hulls, consoles, rails and brackets are regular work, including floor repairs like the one shown here.
Port and Commercial Work
We've done welding at the Port of Wilmington, including a custom-designed hopper feeder, and Rick carries a TWIC card for access to port facilities.
Commercial Work on the Water
Commercial watermen and marine businesses can call for repairs that need to happen between trips. For yard equipment, see Heavy Equipment Repair.
Don't Wait on a Crack
A small crack in a rudder, bracket or rail only grows once it's pounding through chop. Getting it welded at the dock is a lot cheaper than a tow or a lost season.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Weekends by appointment.
Since we often work on site, please call to confirm a drop-off time before coming by.
Call (302) 532-6240 | rick@rickthewelder.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you weld on a boat while it's in the water?
Many repairs, yes, depending on where the damage is. Docks, rails, T-tops and topside hardware are usually fine in the slip. Anything near the waterline may need the boat hauled out. Send a photo and we'll tell you which.
Do you work on aluminum boats?
Yes. Aluminum hulls, consoles, rails and brackets are regular work.
Do you repair docks?
Yes, we repair docks, dock hardware and railings.
Where do you work?
The Delaware Bay, the Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal area, across New Castle and Kent County, DE and Eastern Maryland.
Boat, dock or barge need a welder? Send Rick a photo and he'll tell you what it'll take. Call or text (302) 532-6240.
Other services: Mobile Welding · Trailer Repair · Gates, Fences & Railings · Heavy Equipment Repair · Gallery
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