Recent content by g0tagrip

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    new helm chair

    So I bit the bullet and ordered the new Evolution Helm chair from Pompanette for my 2007 Marlin. The base of the old one cracked and it will not tighten so it spins. I could not see a way to repair it. I had already repaired the plastic under the cushions a couple times. Actually fixed both helm...
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    finding birds on radar

    Thanks for the info and pictures jcsurf!
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    finding birds on radar

    What radar do you guys recommend for finding birds ? My two nephews are struggling with an old Simrad that is of no use.
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    Loss of RPM

    My starboard F-250 did the same thing, there are three cam position sensors on the back of the engine. I replaced all three and no problems since.
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    Seagull deterent?

    I hung a dead seagull from the outrigger, that worked until my wife saw it.
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    Need Insurance Recommendation

    I have Allstate. I bundled boat with the cars, been pretty happy with them so far.....knock on wood!
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    Lower unit coating

    Ok, thanks. I will give them a try, but my experience with SEI is not good. When the coating stared to peel off I sent the unit back two them under the warranty, at great cost to me, and they did nothing and sent it back to me, without any repair to the paint.
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    Lower unit coating

    Thanks for your recomendations!
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    Lower unit coating

    Neither, the coating is a thick almost plastic and thick and hard.
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    Lower unit coating

    A couple years ago we trashed my starboard engine lower unit, we hit something, anyway I bought a lower unit from SEI over in Tampa. after a couple trips the coating started to peel off. I sanded and painted but it just kept peeling off. Finally took it off and now I am going lot stripe all...
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    keeping mold away!

    Try vinegar.
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    Marlin Rear Hatch Mod?

    Skunk boat nailed it!
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    Marlin Rear Hatch Mod?

    Thanks for posting the pictures Randy, Al
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    Marlin Rear Hatch Mod?

    I have the same boat, 2007 Marlin, I put a floor hatch over the aft for access to the fuel water separators. I can send you pictures if you email me your address as I have yet to break the code on posting pictures here. My email address is: g0tagrip33@gmail.com Note the 0 is a zero not an ooo
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    How do you take this apart??

    I just squirt CRC 56 into it, and work the button until it frees up. I have had to do it once a year or so.