So I decided to give some local boat repair shops a call for a rough quote for a price to repair the crack. The best quote I got was $150-$200. When I asked the gentleman about how well it would hold considering the origin on this crack is light impact damage on the hull in that area, he said he would have to take a look at it. Another place I called told me that they wouldn't work on it if it is near the keel, they said it will crack again, even though they hadn't seen the hull. Does anyone have any experience with welding cracks near the keel or any crack similar to that on the hull I have? If so, how well did the weld hold or did you experience re-cracking? I do currently have the boat up for sale but for $150-$200 I am thinking it may be worthwhile to drive the boat over to the guy who quoted me $150-$200 and let him take a look and get his opinion (since his location is fairly close to me).
Any thoughts?