Since you have posted your Marlin search with several different topics, I figured I'd start a new one so as not to de-rail your others.
First, congrats on finally finding a suitable Marlin.
Second: Have you ever docked/handled a boat this big? If you have, read no further and good luck with the boat.
If you haven't, it'll be a whole other world compared to your Freedom. As I recall, your Bowrider is a single engine.
Rather than go into concepts and detail here, I would advise hiring a Captain or someone you know that is knowledgeable to take you out after you buy and show you the different docking scenarios; Twin engine close-quarter maneuvering, accounting for wind/current, sterning in techniques, Bowthruster use,(if applicable) etc.
This will make your ownership experience much more enjoyable and can potentially save your gelcoat.
I pass this on from experience...I wish I had someone show me early on..It's been 10 years for me with twins and I'm still learning stuff.
Again, my apologies for this topic if your familiar with handling a large boat. Just thought I'd throw this out there.
First, congrats on finally finding a suitable Marlin.
Second: Have you ever docked/handled a boat this big? If you have, read no further and good luck with the boat.
If you haven't, it'll be a whole other world compared to your Freedom. As I recall, your Bowrider is a single engine.
Rather than go into concepts and detail here, I would advise hiring a Captain or someone you know that is knowledgeable to take you out after you buy and show you the different docking scenarios; Twin engine close-quarter maneuvering, accounting for wind/current, sterning in techniques, Bowthruster use,(if applicable) etc.
This will make your ownership experience much more enjoyable and can potentially save your gelcoat.
I pass this on from experience...I wish I had someone show me early on..It's been 10 years for me with twins and I'm still learning stuff.
Again, my apologies for this topic if your familiar with handling a large boat. Just thought I'd throw this out there.