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Speed Demons – is a bigger motor better?

by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 4, 2013 | Customer Questions, Motors

Today we have another post in our series where we highlight a common (or particularly interesting) question we get from customers.  A gentleman contacted us because he is soon going to be purchasing a yacht that includes a fully-equipped tender: “I am in the...

Customer Question: Which boat is most stable?

by GHBoats Webmaster | Jun 13, 2012 | Customer Questions

Recently we received this inquiry about the stability of our boats: “We are interested in learning more about your small row boats.  We need it to be stable on rough water that we often experience on Priest Lake.  It also must be comfortable for my wife to row...
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