bow window out of alignment on 2018 freedom 307.

[Lee van]

gap at top of window of 1/2 Inch. Hasp won't close the window. On the rack the window fits snug. In water the gap appears. Is this much flex normal for a Grady white? or is there structural damage?

 

[RobboNJ]

I have a 2020 Freedom 307. My boat is in a slip from May to December, and on blocks in the yard in the off season. No issue with the center window. Are you referring to the window that opens to allow access to the bow seating area?

 

[seasick]

gap at top of window of 1/2 Inch. Hasp won't close the window. On the rack the window fits snug. In water the gap appears. Is this much flex normal for a Grady white? or is there structural damage?

That doesn't sound right at all and would scare me.

 

[Lee van]

After sitting on proper rack in storage the bow gap has closed. I guess the 2 years on an ill fitting trailer caused it. Grady says fiberglass has a memory and will return to normal position over time if flex is minimal.
So all good. Not sure I understand the exact process .

 

[RobboNJ]

Well, that is good news! Hopefully it stays like that when you put it back in the water..

 

[Lee van]

went out 60 miles for a 10hr trip , all good. So seems to be corrected.

 

[seasick]

You learn something new every day. I am still quite surprised though by the amount of distortion.