"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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I know where you are going, but my 1987 Grady doesn't have welded
components, either......

Uh.... 2004-1987=17

Come to think of it, I remember our 93 Grady White had the sectional
(non-welded) bow rail setup. It never occurred to me as a problem (vs.
welded), as that rail one very stiff, durable and problem free.