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I’m into my third season with my new to me 1997 Gulfstream and a 250 Yamaha, and love the boat. The Gulfstream is an awesome boat and almost certainly the largest 23’ on the market. With a 9.3 beam it is a great comfortable fishing platform, and perfect for picnicking with the family. With a...

I just had all my through hulls replaced, and contracted out for it. My contractor used Attwood SS and they look great! I’ll try and post some pics and give you some more details when I can. Regards, Ted

Ed Miller of Hi Tech Marine is top notch. (410-375-1638) He's on the other side of the bridge, but he's mobile and would think that if you got onto a schedule with him it would work out. He's got all the certification and comes highly recomended. Yup he works on mine, mention my name if...

Those leaks suck for sure. I also had to fix the bow hatch on mine that leaked. As a methodology, you might want to spread out some baby power where you suspect leaks. After hosing it down, if you see water marks, that should give you a good indication of where the water originated. Good luck.

If I am reading your issue correctly, this is the port side fixed window, not the portal that hinges up to open and closes with a turn latch . I also had a leak on the port side window, a problem that is not uncommon in Grady’s I think, but would have thought they’d had it fixed by the ’04...

SC, I have the same problem with my water / paint line and staining from the Chesapeake. (’97 GS) It just irks me that all the effort I go to in keeping the boat looking good is compromised by a waterline stain, even though I’m pretty active about cleaning there. My plan is to...

BobP Sorry for the delay, but haven't been here in awhile. Regardless I don't know the answer. Perhaps the GW web site would have the burn rates.

That 2000 Yamaha is probably a very good engine, however be very cautious with an engine that hasn’t been used in two years. These engines run better when they’re used, not sitting idle. Whatever was left in that gas tank probably should be removed before being mixed with E10 fuel.

There’s a review of the GS with a 350 on the GW web site. (very flat seas with the boat just flying… but still very sweet!) However for me, what I would want is not just the 350 HP but also the handling and peace of mind that twin engines will bring. Just my $.02 .

I have a 1997 Gulfstream with a Yamaha 250 EFI and I’m very happy with the boat. Like yourself I also looked at the Islander (and Sailfish) and maybe if I could have found an Islander in good shape that’s what I’d have now. Regardless… I really did want twin engines, but ultimately couldn’t...

Wow, I've used Woody's lots, but didn't know they had a boat wash as well. Maybe give it a try.

I use my power washer on my Grady whenever I can; i.e. about 2 or 3 times a year and it works pretty good With that said, it’s not a commercial grade power washer, (I think 1700 PSI) and yes I am cautious about where I spray it and the amount of force used. With a high grade washer you can...

Got it, makes sense now. Thanks again, still working my way through it. Ted

Guys, This is really very helpful info and greatly appreciated. So often, once you think you’ve got it figured out there are always some additional details to consider, so thank you again. In reflection I do like the idea of maintaining the boats symmetry with a pair of 8’ antenna’s, I...

Need some advice and insight on where to locate an AM/FM radio antenna on my boat. I have a 1997 Gulfstream with hardtop and already have an 8’ VHF antenna. (Not planning on integrating the two.) I’m going to add a radio antenna and want to make sure it’s done right. Thought I’d add this...

I'm not really even looking and found this one! Just can't help looking at a sweet Grady. (I have no idea who's boat this is and no affiliation.) Good luck. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/684095855.html

There are a many many resources to find used boats in general and specifically a Seafarer. GW and Plymouth are right, it may take a little effort to find the “right” one, but they are out there and or will come onto the market. What will be key for you, is to recognize what represents a good...

Hey Bob, thanks for the reply. Not sure if the hardware store quite has “marine grade” but if that’s all there is that may be it. I may try a different glue or try my local GW dealer and see if they have the replacement gasket rubber. I’ll let you know. Regards, Ted

I need to figure out what glue I can use for a repair. The rubber gasket that surrounds my overhead compartment (i.e. electronics box) and consol box have become loose. I’ve tried re-gluing them with marine based glue but that hasn’t held. These probably were originally put on with a high...

I will occasionally use Acetone to clean the rub rail and it works OK for me. I believe that you are actually stripping away some of the old rub rail to reveal the cleaner blue layer. Obviously if you did this too often it wouldn’t be good, but that rub rail is pretty solid and I think that...