Ed Hamlin — Inventor of the Original GHRKit

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Ed Hamlin developed the original Gimbal Housing Repair Kit, or GHRKit, as an alternative to replacing a damaged or corroded gimbal housing/transom assembly.

A repair solution with a long history

GHRKit was introduced around 2000 and was covered by marine publications including the Orlando Sentinel, Soundings, Hot Boat, Trailer Boats, Powerboat Magazine and Family & Performance Boating. Those historical articles are preserved on this site as an archive of the product's early history.

The original GHRKit is still available direct

Today, customers can contact GHRKits directly for current product information, pricing and application questions. GHRKit applications include MerCruiser Alpha, TRX and Bravo drive families, with Volvo Penta and OMC applications available by special order and legacy Yamaha applications also supported where applicable.

Why the history matters

The product information on GHRKits.com comes from the source: Ed Hamlin, the inventor of the GHRKit. Historical articles and old distributor part numbers can help owners and marine repair professionals recognize the product even when they first encounter it through an older magazine article, Sierra number, WSM/Precision number or used-parts search.

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