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Sep-25-2009, 01:29 PM
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#13 | | Angler/Client
Name: john Vessel: not crazy enough yet Location: Carmel, CA Job:md Bio: Photo at right is Flea going over the falls at a local break. That little black spec in the lip is human...
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Originally Posted by Troy  People love to bash Grady as overpriced, and having an average ride (not to mention the occasional wet transom). All are probably true to an extent but you can't deny their customer service.
Very cool they are hooking you up. | Wet transom from following seas? Just looking to learn more about the boats. Ride in a chop is always a balancing act in my experience. Deeper vee burns more fuel and is less comfortable or even safe for that matter in a seaway when drifting. As well, tracking down sea is a consideration and the best head sea boats are never the best down sea.
I'd be happy to hear your opinion of those for your model of GW  .
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Sep-25-2009, 02:16 PM
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#14 | | Under the Radar
Name: Troy Age: 39 Vessel: Grady White Gulfstream Location: Bird Rock Job:Yes, I have a job
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Wet transoms due to the use of wood in the build. Wood isn't sealed property, gets wet and the transom rots and needs replacement. It's a build issue and has definitely happend to GW but it's not as common as the haters would have you believe.
Our boat rides great if you know how to trim it and go the right speed.
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Sep-25-2009, 02:29 PM
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#15 | | Angler/Client
Name: john Vessel: not crazy enough yet Location: Carmel, CA Job:md Bio: Photo at right is Flea going over the falls at a local break. That little black spec in the lip is human...
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Originally Posted by Troy Wet transoms due to the use of wood in the build. Wood isn't sealed property, gets wet and the transom rots and needs replacement. It's a build issue and has definitely happend to GW but it's not as common as the haters would have you believe.
Our boat rides great if you know how to trim it and go the right speed. | Ah, thx very much for that. Glad to hear you are as satisfied as most GW owners I have spoken to .
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Sep-25-2009, 02:30 PM
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#16 | | Registered User
Name: Bud Vessel: 30' Grady Marlin "Seelicious" Location: Oregon Job:Broker
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They have had issues in the past with transoms getting wet and rotting...but I don't think this is much of a concern today.
Deep V means better ride west...at least in Oregon!
A following sea can toss you around but not nearly as bad as my Bertram did.
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Sep-25-2009, 03:01 PM
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#17 | | Angler/Client
Name: john Vessel: not crazy enough yet Location: Carmel, CA Job:md Bio: Photo at right is Flea going over the falls at a local break. That little black spec in the lip is human...
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Originally Posted by Seelicious They have had issues in the past with transoms getting wet and rotting...but I don't think this is much of a concern today.
Deep V means better ride west...at least in Oregon!
A following sea can toss you around but not nearly as bad as my Bertram did. | Thx for that Bud. Looks like the 30 Marlin is a fine design (other than your issue, glad to hear it's all working out).
How do you like the layout on her? Seems a nice blend of "get you out of the weather yet good fish-ability"?
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Sep-25-2009, 04:49 PM
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#18 | | Registered User
Name: Bud Vessel: 30' Grady Marlin "Seelicious" Location: Oregon Job:Broker
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Originally Posted by johndtuttle Thx for that Bud. Looks like the 30 Marlin is a fine design (other than your issue, glad to hear it's all working out).
How do you like the layout on her? Seems a nice blend of "get you out of the weather yet good fish-ability"? | I like the layout but the seating could be better...the 305 express has a better configuration but we run to the bow too much not to have a deep WA to keep us in the boat...it's a trade off. 4 guys can be out the weather for those beam sea runs and when the wind is slapping you.
I believe my issue is a very rare and that's why they're so serious about fixing it...I've put 1,200 hours on the boat in our ocean conditions with no issues until now...and they told me to keep fishing it until the season is over...no fear of a major failure.
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Sep-25-2009, 04:53 PM
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#19 | | "its a time of day thing"
Name: Greg Vessel: 228 Grady White "Matador" Location: Lake Forest Job:Blah blah blah, are you reading this , or just looking at the tits? Bio: If at first you don't succeed,............... failure may just be your style.
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Good to see them stand by their product! I too, am a proud Grady owner, and wouldnt trade it for any other boat in its size class.
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Sep-25-2009, 04:57 PM
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#20 | | Angler/Client
Name: john Vessel: not crazy enough yet Location: Carmel, CA Job:md Bio: Photo at right is Flea going over the falls at a local break. That little black spec in the lip is human...
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Originally Posted by Seelicious I like the layout but the seating could be better...the 305 express has a better configuration but we run to the bow too much not to have a deep WA to keep us in the boat...it's a trade off. 4 guys can be out the weather for those beam sea runs and when the wind is slapping you.
I believe my issue is a very rare and that's why they're so serious about fixing it...I've put 1,200 hours on the boat in our ocean conditions with no issues until now...and they told me to keep fishing it until the season is over...no fear of a major failure. | yup yup I am looking at CC versus WA and the deep WA and nice bow rail looked good on the Marlin. CC just too wet, especially for 4+crew, but fish-ability forward is important to me.
thx for that and best to ya.
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Sep-26-2009, 08:26 AM
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#21 | | Banned
Name: Jason Age: 35 Vessel: Worldcat 270EC Location: Encinitas, CA USA Job:Bloodydecks / Fishdope.com Bio: 2"
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End of this season... Selling the Worldcat and moving up to a 30 Marlin...
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Sep-26-2009, 11:44 AM
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#22 | | Co Pirate
Name: Tom Age: 47 Vessel: 18` clackacraft Clackmax Location: molalla Oregon/Menifee So Cal Job:Searching and searching Bio: I`am not totally crazy, just slightly crazy
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That is how an American company should be
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Sep-26-2009, 03:30 PM
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#23 | | Alloy Machine
Name: Brad Vessel: 26' Pacific Alloy cc / Occams Razor Location: Barrington, RI Job:Technical expert/arbitrator Bio: Like things built rite and dispise those that design crap !
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J Tuttle:
John if you have some time you should look into Alloy. Pacifics are rock solid and if you are a no BS fishing hound alloy is the way in smaller hulls.
Use it rinse it off and put it away. Now worries about rot , pulled screws , delamination or any of that. The price for a new Grady excedes a Pacific. If you are looking for a serious CC you cannot match the deck space either. My 26 would require a 32 foot glass hull to have the same space. Warranty....Lifetime ! AluminumAlloyBoats.com If you would like to talk to people who own them and build them. Honest crowd.
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Sep-26-2009, 05:13 PM
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#24 | | Master of Nothing
Name: That Guy Age: 36 Vessel: World Cat 270EC Location: San Diego Job:Internet Dork
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They truly are the cadillac of boats. Great customer service as well.
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