Hi Everyone
New member here. I want to ask the Grady owners a few questions. I have to start by saying - this is an impressive forum. The dedication to the GW brand speaks volumes to the quality of these boats. It was the deciding factor in my desire to purchase a Grady.
My situation: I am looking to buy a 225 Tournament/Freedom - 2007 - 2012. The boat will not be kept near any Grady White dealer or service department. It will be kept at an inland lake. In addition - this will be a cross country purchase. I want to purchase (and keep/use) the boat in New England. I am in California.
My first question (and there may be many) - What are some possible complications of not having access to GW dealer or service? If something goes wrong, it will need to be taken care of by our service department at the lake.
Can warranty work be provided by a non-GW dealer? If not, then doesn't it make much more sense to get an older model than a newer? I am not sure of what the GW warranties are - I thought I had read 10 year on the hull? Not sure about what other coverage periods are for the different components. I am sure there are GW owners without access to dealers/service - how is it handled? Has it been an issue for you? Have you bought a new boat and never had it back to a GW dealer?
New member here. I want to ask the Grady owners a few questions. I have to start by saying - this is an impressive forum. The dedication to the GW brand speaks volumes to the quality of these boats. It was the deciding factor in my desire to purchase a Grady.
My situation: I am looking to buy a 225 Tournament/Freedom - 2007 - 2012. The boat will not be kept near any Grady White dealer or service department. It will be kept at an inland lake. In addition - this will be a cross country purchase. I want to purchase (and keep/use) the boat in New England. I am in California.
My first question (and there may be many) - What are some possible complications of not having access to GW dealer or service? If something goes wrong, it will need to be taken care of by our service department at the lake.
Can warranty work be provided by a non-GW dealer? If not, then doesn't it make much more sense to get an older model than a newer? I am not sure of what the GW warranties are - I thought I had read 10 year on the hull? Not sure about what other coverage periods are for the different components. I am sure there are GW owners without access to dealers/service - how is it handled? Has it been an issue for you? Have you bought a new boat and never had it back to a GW dealer?