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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    That’s the interesting part, the boat is a 2020. So moisture, I assume, shouldn’t be average for iit’s age. In addition it’s listed as having a “fibreglass stringer system” so not even sure there’s any wood to rot or foam to soak. Not a bad idea to focus on the recommendations; which is (to me)...
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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    Not sure I follow…. Surveyor covering his butt just in case?
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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    Thanks for the translation. The boat had been in the water for the season but was removed on Friday and tested on Monday. That should be long enough? That said, when they pulled it out apparently it was pouring rain.
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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    Yeah.. I am extremely confused. When I talked to the surveyor on our quick debrief he basically said all was good except for some minor issues. Even said it’s a boat he would buy. So I was extremely happy with the results. Today I get the actual report and it mentions high conductivity which...
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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    Hello all, I am curious what you make of these lines from a survey I just had performed. I know you can't read into conductivity too much, but would you be concerned? Overall the boat was rated as "average" condition. In the details/testing: In the summary under section - C “C” refers to...
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    Glastron vs FourWinns with the consolidated plant

    Unknown. I have heard it implied manufacturers may hand lay some layers and chopper gun others when open molding a hull.
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    Glastron vs FourWinns with the consolidated plant

    Haha yes. Creature comforts and brand recognition drive things up. I was thinking about this as well with my old Acura EL being an upmarket Civic with better soundproofing, interior etc. I am interested to know how far deep it goes with Glastron and Four Winns though. If it is really mostly...
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    Glastron vs FourWinns with the consolidated plant

    I know people like to poop on Glastron but I am genuinely interested in the differences now that Glastron and Four Winns are rolling out of the same plant. I was comparing a 2020 Glastron GT 205 and 2020 FourWinns H210 and while the hulls are clearly different designs a lot of the interior...
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    4.5 mpi winterization tstat or muff fill?

    Agreed. Just starting to familiarize myself with my new process atm. Yes, its primary intent was to get air behind the water draining out of the block, however, I believe have also read you can fill the block from this point without having to remove the tstat. I would tend to agree. I have...
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    4.5 mpi winterization tstat or muff fill?

    Possibly buying a new boat with a 4.5 250 w/ alpha 1 after owning a VP 5.0 for years. After dumping the water via the single point drain system is it best to introduce antifreeze via muffs or through the blue plug on the thermostat? Maybe both work and it doesn’t mater? Not familiar with the...
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    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Hadn’t considered mould but makes sense if the boat was left out, which it looks to have been given the grossness elsewhere.
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    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Tremendously insightful. Thank you.
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    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Thanks for the input. Is that staining normal for marine grade plywood if it gets soaked? Looking at the same make/model elsewhere and trying to determine if materials were skimped on.
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    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Forgot I took a pic :)
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    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Saw a used boat the other day, only 3 years old, which looks have to been left out in the weather for a bit. Not interested given it was mistreated but had a question. There was brown staining under the sunpad/engine cover, presumably from the backing wood. Even if the sunpad was soaked, should...
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    Newer (2015+) Glastron quality?

    Super helpful. Thanks. Ran a 2007 VEC hull for 6 years without any serious issues. Early VEC did have its issues mind you.
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    Newer (2015+) Glastron quality?

    Currently own an 07 GT 205 and while it’s not the most well appointed boat it has been extremely solid for us, no issues outside of regular maintenance and a little osmosis. Started looking at 2018-2020 GT 205’s and they seem to have moved up a notch? Anyone have a post-2015 Glastron, how has...
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    Vibration 1-2 months AFTER gimbal and u-joint replacement

    Thanks both, guess it’s the u’s. I had a Volvo Penta certified mechanic install the new u’s and gimbal so I suspect it was done correctly but who knows. Apparently they can also file a warranty claim for the parts and I can get another set of u’s installed, I may go that route. Just my luck I...
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    Vibration 1-2 months AFTER gimbal and u-joint replacement

    Had the gimbal, bellows and u-joints all replaced back in June/July on our Volvo SX-A, mated to a GL-H 5.0 All was good for a time. When we were coming in last run we heard and felt a lot of vibration during a hard left. Ever since when the wheel is hard left or hard right there is the new...
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    SX-A, what does a bad gimbal feel like when inspecting?

    Thanks! I guess I have no point of reference :) It's hard to explain, it wasn't gritty but I could definitely feel the bearing movement. I haven't had it changed in the few years we've had it so guess it's time anyway
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