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Yes I do.. I have a 2007 Gulfstream and I had the same problem with my two front pieces. I couldn't snap the bottom part onto the windshield frame after I removed them once. I took them to the canvas guy that works with Twin Cities Marine and one of the girls in the shop lengthened the material...

Call Twin Cities Marine in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. They are my choice for sales and service. I bought my Gulfstream there and they are the best. When you get ready, they can get you info on every aspect of the buying process.

Hi GradyVT. I have made the mistake twice of taking my dealers word on trailers for my boats. I will never do that again.. In each instance, they spec'd me a trailer that was undersized and I paid for it with bent axles, prematurely failed bearings on a regular basis and brackets breaking on...

It's all relative. When I tell my land-based friends about my 1.8-2.0 MPG on my twin engine Gulfstream with twin 200's, they stare in disbelief. Compared to a Toyota, it's pretty scary. Compared to a 60-ft. Cruiser it's reasonable.

Hi Smoky.. Thanks for the clarification and the extra info on the Fla. incident. I was not aware of them gunning the engine to free the anchor. I thought they all just went aft to have a try at pulling it loose and a sea boarded them over the transom. As far as the boat in the pic above, I agree...

This situation is exacerbated by the fact that they are beam-to in the swell. While the height of these seas are not threatening in a normal cruising scenario, with all those dudes leaning to port WITH the caught fish, it might list the boat over enough to take in some water over the gunwales...

Please take this with an open mind. You are on the wrong track. You need the extra power for reasons other than top speed. Gulfstreams need at least 250 HP and Seafarers, at least 200. Preferably, 225. The advantage of these motors is the planing power to get the boat on plane and the mid-range...

I have 15' on my 232 Gulfstream. I wish I had more, but it does the job. I always thought the more chain the better but 40-60 seems like a lot. I'm with Seabob4. but no less than 20 feet.

GLGrady20.. Thanks for your reply. I had planned on a regular cleaning regimen anyway.

Seasick. Got bottom paint. I store the canvas unless the weather is bad, so it is not always up. The anodes are what came with the boat when I bought it new. This is sort of an experiment for me as I've never kept the boat in the water for more than a 2 week vacation. That's why I'm trying to...

Lifestyle change for me. I'm keeping my 232 Gulfstream in the water for the next 2 months in Northern Michigan. I want to get away from trailering as much as I've done in the past. Anyway, question is, if I wax it once a month, will that keep the chalking and oxidization away? It is outside, in...

Yep, I concur. The 208 would be my 1st recommendation. 1.) trailerable with a good 1/2 or 3/4 ton truck. 2.) It'll fit in the driveway and if stored inside doesn't need a huge bay to back it into. 3.) Single engine power, 150-200HP depending on your pleasure. 4.) It'll get good mileage,(3...

Wow! I just noticed I have over 500 posts. Look out BobP.. here I come....

Great lookin' rig! Excellent all-purpose boat. Fire up the chain saw and get rid of the limbs. Hardtops are much more important than trees.

I agree. I have the Dodge Dually with the 6.7 Cummins. No more gas engines for me. Pulls my 232 Gulfstream effortlessly and gets 3 MPG better doing it than my previous 454 Chevy.

Seasick is right. Anchoring conditions, bottom-type and depth vary greatly. Assess your area and boating style and act according to his numbers. I described a "general all-purpose" setup which did me fine, but fine-tuning your requirements, especially when your safety depends on it is best.

Oh yeah, anchor and rode... Minimum, 200 feet of at least 1/2" or 5/8" rode. 15 feet minimum of chain. I carried a Danforth rated for a 25 footer.

hey man.. When I owned mine I weighed it once with 1/2 fuel, full load of ice in livewell, painted steel trailer and 250 Yamaha. No hardtop and it came in around 5800 lbs. This is with 2 anchors, overnite bags, cleaning supplies, etc. A strong 1/2 or a 3/4 truck will do it right.

Bama's right on that one..I jiggle the battery cables and if that doesn't fix it, I'm on my way to the service dept.

Mega..How long do think Grady will keep it on the market if it doesn't sell well enough for their expectations?