Originally Posted by INDY27 (Post 3429676)

Here is my old Gil, the new one from Hardin is identical.

Originally Posted by Hardin Marine (Post 3429702)

Not sure what speeds the boats running or if it has pressure reliefs but if the boat runs faster than 80mph it really should use the billet style top cap that acts in the same fashion as a girdle would and it transfers the support from just the center stud all the way across the entire lid. When we see a lid like yours in the picture start to crack from the center post outward the traditionally is cause by excess pressure or water spikes. Just food for thought.

Originally Posted by Hardin Marine (Post 3429702)

Not sure what speeds the boats running or if it has pressure reliefs but if the boat runs faster than 80mph it really should use the billet style top cap that acts in the same fashion as a girdle would and it transfers the support from just the center stud all the way across the entire lid. When we see a lid like yours in the picture start to crack from the center post outward the traditionally is cause by excess pressure or water spikes. Just food for thought.

Originally Posted by Hardin Marine (Post 3429706)

You could sure try that just make sure the lids heat treated like the original or rather than just crack or splinter it will shatter/break in two.

Originally Posted by Hardin Marine (Post 3429702)

Not sure what speeds the boats running or if it has pressure reliefs.

Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta (Post 3429713)

I have the Hardin/Gil that is only 2 months old and broke one lid already. You dont even want to know what your NEW engine compartment looks like running in salt water when one of them springs a leak.