Recent content by awc4kds

Hello Guys, I have a 2006 Marlin 300 with twin yamaha 250 four strokes. Current autopilot is a Nautimatic TR 1 that was installed when boat was new and has served me well until last year - my guess is that it is at end of life - apparently parts are no longer generally available. The lights...

REBThunderroad, Many thanks for this information - your note is right on point. I will send you a PM. Thanks again. awc

Thanks to all for your replies. Based on your input, I am very interested in the Fusion units - they look really good. Motivator, ElJefe, do you have any advice or information for running the cable for the wired remote to the tuner unit? Again, thank you for your insights!

I have a 2006 Marlin with the original Grady-installed Kenwood stereo with Sirius. The Sirius module is bad and a replacement is no longer generally available for the OEM stereo. I would like to replace my stereo tuner with a newer bluetooth capable model. Because the stereo models have...

Found my leaks this weekend too. A fitting on the water line to the bathroom sink had broken and was an easy fix; but in addition, the pressure relief valve on the hot water heater was open and draining water into the bilge. The valve is located in the upper right corner of the h/w heater and...

Guys, Thank you for your suggestions, I appreciate the benefit of your insights. I'll have more time this weekend to check things out and will let you know what I find. Thanks again,

I own a 2006 Marlin which just came out of winter storage. My marina winterized the fresh water system last fall and as I flushed out the antifreeze solution from the hot and cold faucets I realized that I now have a leak somewhere within fresh water system. When I turn on the fresh water...

All, If you have a boat equipped with an air conditioner, please be sure that water is emptied from the strainer between the sea cock and air conditioner pump when winterizing this fall (in addition to all other winterizing requirements). Apparently, my boatyard overlooked this step. As a...

Sea Shift, Thank you for sharing your Raymarine experience - it was very helpful. Did Raymarine send you a new unit or somehow repair your old unit? I've experienced various problems with my DSM 300 (manuf in Mexico) and returned it this week. I am hoping for a quick resolution. Thanks again!

A few of the enclosure snaps on my '06 Marlin have pulled out of the fiberglass/gelcoat on the side of the helm area aft of the tempered glass. What is the best way of re-securing the snaps back into the fiberglass? Is there a good product that can be used to cement the snap screws back into...

Guys, Thank you all for your advice. My dealer advised that a chafed wiring harness created the problem. Replacing the harness fixed it. We're hoping that GW will cover this repair under its warranty program. thanks again!

Guys, First, let me thank all of you who contribute to this site. It is a great source of information and I've learned alot from reading here. I have twin F250 Yamaha fourstrokes on my '06 Marlin. The gauge (tach, etc) for the port side engine went out while I was trolling last weekend...

I second the Collinite metal wax/cleaner. It is easy to use and in my experience lasts longer than woody wax or alumigard.

AWC4kds (Alan), 2006 Marlin 300, T 250 Yamahas

Downtown, I had a heavy duty canvas cover custom made for my Marlin in 2006. Cost was a little less than $1,200. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the manufacturer - My grady dealer in central NJ ordered it from someone local. In any event, I've been very happy with the cover and...