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I think a very long time. Started as a cosmetic piece to cover the hull liner to hull joint. Too lazy or cost prohibitive to glass it over, so cover it up. It later moved from aluminum to a plastic or phenolic material, then to a larger stainless steel piece on today's boats.

yea. now fix the seam and trying to cover it up with a piece of stainless. It needs to be glassed over.

I had a Ritchie on my 282 that leaked a bit. They replaced it with a new unit. Corporate office is in Pembroke, MA.

Natural position to ensure water drains and oil is correctly placed for long term non-use.

Posters are correct. Pay someone to do it for you.

Most you have to cut a hole or two. My glass guy wanted to go thru the hull itself and has done a few this way, I haven't done it yet because cutting the hull doesn't feel right!

Get a good glass shop to have a look at it. Likely some damage but left as-is it will get much worse.

Base = Mount. I guess you could do that or just leave em folded back.

I kinda feel the same way about the entire bow riding line. If I was going to buy that style boat, I wouldn't buy a Grady. I'd get a lower tier boat and pocket the money. That being said, all boats are a compromise so buy and spend what you want.

I think I'd keep the bases and remove the poles and store if you have the room. As stated, if you sell it, it would be a negative not to have the poles. The side wishbone mounts fold up tight and the center rigger is out of the way. Who knows, you may get into fishing as some point.

Maybe check with GW Cust Service. They may field this question a lot as it is a plastic wear item.

When they drop the lowers they will use a borescope and be able to go up the mid section and determine condition. The coating on the exhaust parts is black. Coating failure or corrosion will be easily seen (bright aluminum). I'd do it for piece of mind or just roll the dice and don't worry...

Good project boat to save.

Great. I'm already on the hard there. Near the showroom.

Can't go wrong with that....

Nice. I'm on the south shore as well. Good luck with the refresh.

Sorry thought you were buying. Then it's worth $111K!

You can get fiberglass strands or make your own. Mix with resin and work into the holes. Could try MarineTex on top to finish and look for a matching gelcoat to brush on.

I used 7.5 degree wedges for my outriggers. Not sure how the Marlin translates to your boat though. Might be good to play with wood until you get something that works and then see what you can find on the web.

If the hull is in good shape, the boat fits your needs, fuel tanks ok or better yet replaced I'd repower. Anything you buy will depreciate faster and likely cost you more. The tanks and motors are the big items if the hull is decent.