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  1. j2017

    Glastron Hull Schematic

    Is anything like this available or am I just wishful thinking? It would sure be useful to have before I start cutting into the fiberglass deck...
  2. j2017

    Penta 5.0GXi-E Water Pump Pulley Seized

    I recently had to replace the belt tensioner on my 5.0GXi due to the plastic pulley getting shredded. I was thinking this was just due to the bearings in that pulley going bad and it seizing up. I decided to go ahead and replace the belt, because although there was no visible damage I figured...
  3. j2017

    5.0GXi leak over bilge

    I have a '05 Glastron GX205 with the Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi. There is a leak over the very back part of the bilge, it may have been there since last season, but has definitely gotten worse - to the point where the bilge pump runs every 5 minutes or so. When I stick my head down as close as I can...
  4. j2017

    Wobbly Helm/Pilot Chair

    I've attached a picture of what it looks like under the chair base. As you can see, the upper quarter in the picture has basically cut through the fiberglass. Glastron says the stringers of the boat are made of wood with a fiberglass roving covered in epoxy resin - there is also an aluminum...
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    Wobbly Helm/Pilot Chair

    Sorry for the delay here - I've attached one picture, the base is actually loose where it attaches to the fiberglass / presumably wood beneath - the post itself is not wobbly.
  6. j2017

    Wobbly Helm/Pilot Chair

    My '04 Glastron has a bit of a wobbly helm chair. The liner is all fiberglass and has a small crack at the base of the chair (presumably due to stress). Any ideas on the best way to repair this?
  7. j2017

    Troubleshooting Trim Gauge

    I just bought a new to me 2004 Glastron GX-205, however the trim gauge and tachometer do not work. I was told that the tachometer just needs to be replaced, but the previous owner thought the trim gauge had come unhooked somewhere in the back of the boat. Any ideas where I should start looking?
  8. j2017

    Bowrider Recommendations

    I'm looking to purchase a used bowrider, probably 19-20' in length. I really like the '97 and later Four Winns Horizons due to the fiberglass inner liner and general layout. Rinker Captivas also seem like nice boats. Any opinions on good makes / models? Which ones have a fiberglass liner...
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