GL: Fw: A perspective of having been next to a GH 37 for a week at a Trawlerfest.

[Al Rodriguez]

John:

Thanks again for the comments below.  When you say the steel is a recipe for rust, do you mean the stainless steel railings, masts etc. or some other structural steel component?  

I'm planning to further investigate the water intake issue, as it sounds that you personally like this boat except for these two issues.

Thanks,

Al


--- On Fri, 2/20/09, John Ford <johnpford at mac.com> wrote:

> From: John Ford <johnpford at mac.com>
> Subject: A perspective of having been next to a GH 37 for a week at a Trawlerfest.
> To: alrod333 at yahoo.com
> Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 5:35 PM
> Wow.. where do I start.  Ok, from a purely layout
> perspective with access, etc they seem to be great boats. 
> They have that gigantic Galley, the nearly walk in engine
> room, etc.  Now after talking to the owner and others here
> is a brief list of highs and lows.
> 
> Highs
> 1) Galley
> 2) Living Space
> 3) Engine room
> 4) Steel
> 5) Draft at about 2 1/2 feet
> 6) Twins
> 7) Huge storage aft
> 8) Pretty large tankage.
> 
> Lows
> 1) The boat has a shallow draft and no keel running the
> length of the boat.  When it's windy(10 to 15+ depending
> on direction) the boat has a hard time going straight.
> 2) The haul shape even though it's kind of full
> displacement, has many long flatish areas.  These areas
> while providing stability from leaning add to the crab walk
> affect and a problem with beam seas.
> 3) Some have complained about warranty work.  The company
> is small and hard to get some work done.
> 4) The area where the engines draws from aft is very
> shallow.  They have this unique water system that draws all
> water from a singular place.  When in any type of rough
> water that space looses water and the AC, engine, etc
> complain.
> 5) Again, the company is small in volume and size.
> 6) Steel - Especially in the islands.  Recipe for rust
> 
> I actually think it's a neat boat with a ton of room
> for it's size.  But when working with them I would look
> at some of these factors and think about where it is you
> will be boating.  I heard from more then one person about
> the water issues.  By the way post what people think about
> the GH37 I know there is more then one owner on that list. 
> They may recommend you get some changes.
> 
> John Ford