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I did have it installed on the pulpit in the area vacated by the lifting ring/tieoff. My theroy here was that I never anchor in water deeper than say 30-40', and so the 250' of combined anchor chain and 1/2" - 8 plait rode should be sufficient. Assuming the 8 plait rode falls as nicely as...

Hello All, Looking for anybody who has done a windlass install on an older Gulfstream. I have a 1989, and have purchased a Lewmar 550, with 230' of 8 plaet rode with 20' of chain for a total of 250'. I have heard of some who installed it in the area vacated by removing the lifting ring, while...

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Has anybody attached a swim platform to a gulfstream ( 1989 ) ? I have twin 150's that don't leave much room on either side I just spent several hours refurbishing and refinishing an old teak platform that was given to me, only to realize that it was to big. Too bad, as it came out great...

Hello all, First post for me, but have been reading for a while. Great site, Great Info !!! I just bought a 1989 Gulfstream ( my 1st :D ) with twin 2002 Johnson 150's. My first run was a 60 mile trip to my home port in Copiague, Long Island NY. Engines ran like a champ. However today...

Windlass install I dont have photos handy now, but go back through all the old posts here. There are several good ones on this subject with photos and various ideas. I just bought an 89 Gulfstream and will be doing the same thing come spring, and thats where I got all my info from. This is a...