Aluminum doesnt spark and use a air powered drill.
later

"air powered drill"

True and a good point but I see some Dewalt yellow in picture #2

No chance of a Static spark??

Yes be carefull, I failed to mention I had a small rag/cloth rapped around the motor vent hole of the cordless, Just incase the motor had a stray spark. Much safer than welding

Opinion from a non-mechanically inclined person;
You could pay someone to do it and if they mess up they blow themselves up, then deal with THEIR insurance for the funds to get another boat. Am I being insensitive again as my wife says?




On the serious side thanks for the education guys!

She's right GLH.. you are insensitive., But I'm willing to overlook your flaws. Just as long as you buy the first 2-3-10 drinks

Now that eveyone is aware of the spark dangers...........Nice job Kanookstr. Thanks for sharing the information with pictures.

Alchool fixes many flaws momentarly!!

Nice job!

Especially when it comes to how attractive the opposite sex looks