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Pontoon Boat Repair in Fort Worth, TX: Mobile Welding for Eagle Mountain, Benbrook and Lake Granbury
West of Dallas, pontoon owners have a different set of lakes and a different set of problems. Eagle Mountain Lake’s shallow flats, Lake Granbury’s narrow river channel, Possum Kingdom’s rock walls and long tows out SH 199 and US 377 all take a toll on aluminum tubes and brackets. Alpha Mobile Welding TX sends partner welders to Fort Worth-area homes, storage lots, lake houses and marinas to repair pontoons where they sit. Send photos and we’ll tell you what it needs.
Photos help us quote faster. Scheduling depends on partner availability across Tarrant and nearby counties.
Fort Worth-area repairs
What Pontoon Repair Looks Like Around Fort Worth
Fort Worth boaters spread out across several lakes. Eagle Mountain Lake, northwest up SH 199, is a lake-house and sailing lake with wide shallow areas. Lake Worth sits right on the west side of the city. Benbrook Lake is southwest. Lake Granbury, down US 377 in Hood County, winds along the Brazos with canal neighborhoods and lots of docks. Farther west, Possum Kingdom draws people for its clear water and limestone cliffs.
That variety means a mix of repairs: cones and keels damaged on shallow flats and rock, bracket cracks from wind chop and highway towing, and slow leaks on boats that sit on lifts or in storage. Partner welders find every leak with a low-pressure air test, drain the chamber, clean the 5052-H32 aluminum to bright metal and weld with 5356 filler using TIG or a spool gun. Brackets get reinforced where needed and everything is retested.
See the main pontoon boat repair page for the full list of services, or our Fort Worth mobile welding page for other metal work.
- Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth
- Benbrook Lake and Lake Granbury
- Possum Kingdom boats
- Tube leaks, cones and brackets
- Storage lot and lake house repairs
Common damage
Pontoon Problems We See Around Fort Worth
Shallow flats, rock and long tows cause most of the damage on west-side pontoons.
Shallow flat groundings
Eagle Mountain and Lake Worth have wide shallow areas that catch boats when levels drop. Keels wear and cone seams split.
Rock and cliff strikes
Possum Kingdom’s limestone walls and rocky points are close to deep water. Clip one and a cone can crack open.
Wind chop fatigue
Open water on Eagle Mountain and Benbrook builds steep chop when the wind blows. Bracket welds crack under the pounding.
Trailer-induced cracks
Long tows on SH 199, US 377 and I-20 twist the deck frame. Bracket welds crack and can spread into the tube.
Slow leaks on lifts
Lake Granbury and Eagle Mountain boats on lifts can fill a chamber slowly before anyone notices the list.
Motor pod cracks
Tritoons with big outboards develop cracks at the transom bracket and its welds to the tube.
What we repair
Mobile Pontoon Welding Services in Fort Worth
Every visit starts with a full leak test and frame check.
Tube leak repair
Low-pressure air and soap testing, draining, grinding to sound metal and 5356 welds, then a second test.
Nose cone repair
Rewelding cracked seams, patching punctures and replacing cone sections after rock or flat strikes.
Bracket and cross member repair
Rewelding cracked brackets, adding gussets and replacing bent cross members under the deck.
Keel and strake repair
New keel guards and lifting strakes where flats, ramps and rock have worn them down.
Motor pod reinforcement
Crack repair and doublers around outboard mounts, with a check of the pod-to-tube welds.
Trailer welding
Crossmembers, bunk brackets and tongue cracks on pontoon trailers.
Why Alpha Welding
Why Fort Worth Pontoon Owners Call Alpha Welding
Lake houses here are often a long way from any boat shop.
We come to the boat
Lake house lift, storage lot, driveway or marina, with permission.
Aluminum focus
Partners use AC TIG and spool-gun setups made for thin marine aluminum.
Boat and trailer together
Many owners fix the trailer and the pontoon in one visit.
Straight answers
If a log needs replacing, we tell you before you pay for patches.
How it works
How a Fort Worth Pontoon Repair Works
Four steps from photos to retest.
Send photos
Call or text 979-250-7486 with photos and the boat’s location.
Estimate
We check partner availability and explain price, prep and any approvals.
On-site repair
The partner tests, drains, cleans and welds the tubes, brackets or trailer.
Retest
Low-pressure air and soap confirm the repair before the boat goes back in.
Local guide
Fort Worth Pontoon Owner's Repair Guide
Notes for pontoon owners in Fort Worth, Azle, Benbrook, Weatherford and Granbury, from what partner welders see on west-side lakes.
Eagle Mountain Lake
Eagle Mountain is a large lake on the West Fork of the Trinity, lined with homes around Azle, Lakeside and the north shore. Big parts of it are shallow, and when levels drop in a dry summer, flats and sandbars appear well away from shore. Pontoons do well in shallow water, but running across a flat at speed still grinds keels and can split a cone seam. The lake is also open to the wind, so bracket cracks from chop are common on boats that run it often.
Lake Worth and Benbrook Lake
Lake Worth is the city’s close-in lake on the northwest side, shallow in many areas and handy for a quick evening run. Benbrook Lake, a Corps of Engineers lake on the southwest side, has more open water and rocky shoreline in places. Boats that use both see a mix of keel wear and bracket fatigue. Many of these owners trailer, so road stress adds to the list.
Lake Granbury
Lake Granbury follows the Brazos River through Hood County. It’s long and fairly narrow, with canal neighborhoods and a lot of docks and lifts. Boats here often stay on lifts all season, so slow leaks and bracket cracks from wake traffic build up quietly. The river channel bends, and shallow areas sit just off it, so cone and keel damage happens too. Most Granbury repairs are done with the boat raised on the lift.
Possum Kingdom Lake
Possum Kingdom, out US 180 past Mineral Wells, is known for clear water and steep limestone cliffs. Deep water runs close to rock walls and points, and that’s where cone damage comes from. The lake is a long tow from Fort Worth, so trailer stress adds bracket cracks. If you hit rock there, check both cones and the keel seam before running back across open water.
Trailer miles and bracket cracks
West-side owners tow a long way: SH 199 to Eagle Mountain, US 377 to Granbury, I-20 and US 180 to Possum Kingdom. Each bump twists the deck frame, and stress collects at the bracket welds. Cracks start at the toe of the weld. Partners grind them out, stop-drill the ends if they’ve reached the tube skin, reweld and add gussets where the bracket is too light. Even trailer bunk support helps prevent repeat cracks.
How the leak is found
The chamber is sealed and given a very small amount of air pressure, usually a couple of psi. Soapy water goes on every seam, bracket and cone, and each bubble is marked. Too much pressure can split a tube, so a regulator keeps it low. Older boats often have more than one leak, and all of them get fixed in the same visit.
What makes the weld hold
The oxide layer comes off right before welding, and the metal must be completely dry. Water, oil and sunscreen residue cause porosity. Partners use argon shielding and 5356 filler, a good match for 5052 tubes, and make sure the weld fuses into both sides of the crack. Bracket toes and other stress points get a gusset or doubler so the weld isn’t carrying everything.
Repair or replace a log?
Cracks, pinholes, seam leaks and bracket damage are repairs. Replacement makes sense when a tube is crushed for several feet or thin across wide areas. On a newer boat, check warranty terms with your dealer before outside welding.
Low water years
West-side lakes drop noticeably during drought. When Eagle Mountain, Benbrook or Possum Kingdom are down several feet, ramps get steep or close, docks sit on mud, and points and humps that were safely under the surface start catching boats. Run slower in unfamiliar water, stay in the channel, and assume last year’s shortcuts are no longer safe. Most of the cone and keel damage we see in dry years happens on the first few trips after a big drop.
Storage lots and driveway repairs
Plenty of Fort Worth boats live in storage lots off Loop 820, I-20 or SH 199 between trips. Repairs can often be done right there, but some lots want notice before any welding, and covered spaces with low roofs can limit access to the tube tops and motor pod. A quick photo of the space helps the partner plan. In neighborhoods where driveway storage is allowed, that’s usually the easiest place of all.
Before the welder arrives
- Put the boat on its trailer, lift or stands
- Pull the tube drain plugs
- Get storage lot or marina approval for hot work
- Tell us about foam-filled tubes or a center-log fuel tank
- Let us know if power is available
Related welding services
Ground out on Eagle Mountain?
Send photos of the keel line and both cones. We’ll tell you whether it’s safe to run and what the fix looks like.
Service area
Pontoon Repair Near Me in Fort Worth
Partner welders cover Fort Worth, the northwest and southwest suburbs and the lakes west of the city. Availability is confirmed for each address, and marina jobs need approval for hot work.
FAQs
Fort Worth Pontoon Repair Questions
What west-side pontoon owners ask us most.
Is there a mobile pontoon welder near me in Fort Worth?
Alpha Mobile Welding TX coordinates partner welders across Fort Worth, Azle, Benbrook, Weatherford, Granbury and nearby lake areas. Call or text 979-250-7486 with photos and the boat’s location, and we’ll confirm availability and give you an estimate.
Can you repair my pontoon on a lift at Lake Granbury or Eagle Mountain?
Usually. The tubes need to be raised clear of the water and dry, with room for the welder underneath. If the lift can’t expose the damage, the boat goes on a trailer or stands.
I grounded on a flat. What should I check?
Look at the keel line, both front cones and the bracket welds closest to the impact. Pull the drain plugs after the boat sits for a day. Cracks, split seams or water coming out mean it needs a repair before the next run.
Can a cracked pontoon bracket be welded?
Yes. The crack is ground out, the ends are stop-drilled if it reached the tube, and the bracket is rewelded with full fusion. A gusset is added if the original bracket is too light for how the boat is used.
How much does pontoon repair cost in Fort Worth?
It depends on the number of leaks, access, whether water or foam has to come out and travel to your lake or storage lot. One pinhole costs much less than a crushed cone or several brackets. Photos let us give you a realistic estimate.
How long does a repair take?
A single crack or pinhole is often done in a few hours on site, including testing and retesting. Cones, several brackets or trailer work take longer. Timing depends on partner availability, and same-day visits are never guaranteed.
Do you also repair pontoon trailers?
Yes. Cracked crossmembers, bunk brackets, tongue repairs and rusted frame sections are common on pontoon trailers that tow long distances. Since the boat sits on the trailer during the repair anyway, both are often fixed in the same visit.
Request an estimate
Get Your Fort Worth Pontoon Fixed
Send photos and tell us where the boat is kept. We’ll reply with an estimate and partner availability on the west side.
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Photos help us understand the job faster
- Same-day requests depend on partner availability