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    Hull Thickness?

    I have an 89 Gulfstream 230. I nailed a large log going about 20mph today squarely on the bow, the log passed under the boat, and then hit the leg of my motor. There seems to be zero damage to the bow or the leg, although it was a massive thud when it hit both. Just how thick is my boat...
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    Modded Offshore (for northern west coast fishing)

    Thought I'd share these photos of a modded out Grady Offshore designed to handle the west coast of Vancouver Island Canada. This boat was crazy... the owner called it bulletproofing... He has 4 of these boats, 2 offshores, and 2 gulfstreams...
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    Second steering station

    I have an 89 gulfstream, I do a lot of solo downrigger fishing (that's west coast salmon fishing). I spend the majority of my time working the riggers and rods at the rear of the boat. I've seen lots of guides up here with a steering station on their transom.... I have a SeaStar system and would...
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    Podding a Gulfstream 230

    I have an 89 Gulfstream 230. After this fishing season I want to do some things, the first will be a rebuilt transom. What I think I'd like to do is pod out a swim-grid to mount my motor and kicker. I'd then close up the transom. Has anyone out here done this? seen this? any comments or...
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    Floor Panel Sealant

    I'm wondering what one would use to seal back up the cracks (the word 'crack' is really a poor word for the space between the panel and the space it fits in) in the floor panels after you remove them, and place them back. Obviously I'm not talking about the round access hatches, rather the...
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    1989 Gulfstream 230 Forward Bilge

    I was offshore a bit today, it was a little rougher than usual....After running about 6 miles, I dropped my prawn traps, and the another 6 mile pound to the fishing grounds...I set up my lines, and when I went into the cuddy to grab a beer, I noticed there was about an inch of water on the...
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    (new to me) 1989 232... great boat, a couple questions...

    I picked up a 1989 Grady 232 about a 6 months ago, and am happy... so very happy with it... what an amazing boat for the west coast of Canada. I've been very busy getting the deck very bloody over the last 6 months (hundreds of sockeye!), and finally have found some time to do some...
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    Help me decide if I should buy this GW Gulfstream

    Hi... I have a chance to buy a 1989 GW Gulfstream. It's got new power, but has been used as a charter boat for the last 6 years. While it's got a lot of mileage, it's obviously been well cared for as a charter, and has had to pass regular government inspections. Is there anything I should be...