Recent content by gunit1400

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    Can't figure out how water is getting into my 208

    Another place to check is the garboard drain. I have a Glastron that would get a gallon or more of water after a day on the river. Found that the garboard drain had a crack in it. I replaced it and have had no other problems.
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    Gel Coat finish

    Keep us updated on what you find out.......
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    New guy question hard top for 206G

    best advice is call GW, ask to speak to Wesley Hardee or Dan Naugle, both are long time employees in the engineering dept. I believe they would probably be the best ones to ask.
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    2008 Tournament 225 Bimini Top Holder/Pin Questions

    If I remember correctly, it is thru bolted. Just have to get a nutdriver on the nut and back the screw out be sure to reseal and pay attention that you get the wire loop back under the mount on the end that has a little space for it.
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    Garboard Drain Plug Sealing

    Richie Rich, As a former employee of GW, and as someone would took their job very seriously, I apologize for the problems you and others have experienced. I will say that even though I haven't worked there for a little over 2 years, I know that GW took (and still does) great pride in...
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    Garboard Drain Plug Sealing

    sorry, I know that is the way it is supposed to be done, how I did it whenever I was asked to help out in hull prep. All holes drilled through the hull, above and below the waterline, were suppposed to be sealed with resin putty, then when fitting (thru hull, garboard drain, etc) is installed...
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    Garboard Drain Plug Sealing

    At the factory, the raw wood in the transom is sealed with resin putty, then that is covered with 5200. Garboard drain installed with 5200, stainless screws
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    New Grady White Owner looking for Grady White Club

    Your dealer is supposed to have all the local club info and be able to put you in contact with them. Check with them or get in touch with customer service at GW....
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    F-26 Tiger cat

    just a little history from my point of view: I worked a GW for over 6 years, and shortly after I started working there, I asked why the cats were no longer made. I was told by engineering that the cats were really kinda ahead of the times....and they did change the hull, widened it out, the...