Hey Mal,
I've never used a sky-watcher Dob, but after owning both the 8 and 12 inch versions of the GSO, I can say that I have found them both fantastic.
Not to say I haven't had the odd problem, mainly the odd screw loose in the finder scope mount or alt axis bearing. Apart from that, I can't complain.
Later when you add various bits and pieces the box tends to flex a bit and the siction type probelms with fine azimuth adjustment appears to be half the fun.
There are pages and pages on everything from Milk bottle washers to total rebuilds. The funny thing is, we all tend to want perfection. Although I'm not 100% sure, any of us knows what perfection really is!!!!
Which ever choice you make, really depends on your circumstances. But which ever way you go, you'll have lots of sleepless night observing.
Darren
