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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    Guys, Thank you all for your tremendous help. I took the wife to see all the boats under consideration, and the bottom line is that all for boats - even the Marlin which she acknowledged was gorgeous - fell short in her eyes. She wants to cruise first and for extended trips, and she could not...
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    Overnighter - NAV Light pole and Bimini help

    Guys, Looks like I am selling - after extensive negotiations and prioritizing, we are moving from the Overnighter to a 34' Mainship. Completely different animal. We are cruise first, fish when i can, and i found a great boat at a good price. Huge speed sacrifice, but all my fishing is inshore...
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    Overnighter - NAV Light pole and Bimini help

    Checked my numerous boating safety books at home and confirmed what last poster said about stern light is not correct. Boats under 12 m (39' 4") need to have the red/green forward lights and can have a white all around light mounted at stern OR at the highest point, mid-ship (radar arch, hard...
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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    Took the wife to one of the local GW lots to kick some tires. She likes the Marlin (shocker) and . . . Freedom 27/28. She's comparing everything to my buddy's 35' Tiara express, so neither the Marlin or Sailfish made her think of long weekends overnighting on board. She thought the Freedom...
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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    To correct my earlier post, an aft/quarter berth has been on the sailfish since at least 1989, and more or less in its current layout since 1990. Thanks guys. So, Marlin and Sailfish essentially same layout, but completely different boats when you compare 10' 7" to 9' 6" beams.
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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    I have been doing just that - problem is that GW actually rarely includes pictures of the mid-berth in any of their catalogs, and doesn't mark that it exists on the diagrams. You have to dig through the writing to see if "aft berth" is listed under "accommodations." Yes, I guess I am griping...
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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    Wow, here is an even dumber question - GW made boats with mid-cabins other than the Marlin?!? I had no idea, I thought the sailfish had the single side berth forward and that was it. Which models have that? I have a ton more research to do on this. I love GW, but their catalogs are not the best...
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    Marlin - Two Stupid Questions

    Having a great season with my Overnighter (new to us this year), and have the tentative green light from the admiral to look at larger boats to extend our use/crusing. Zero'd right in on the Marlin - that little aft cabin is key. Three questions: 1. I understand that the change in 1995/1996 was...
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    Overnighter - NAV Light pole and Bimini help

    Re: Overnighter - Cockpit Lights & NAV Light pole Guys, Wanted to chime in, make an observation and then horn in on your expertise: First, I have a 1990 204c with the bent pole nav light. Perko definately made the replacement bulbs (they are in there working now), and I have assumed the...
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    Dawn dishwashing soap

    Works incredibly well but strips your wax in a big way.
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    fuel tank leak in overnighter

    Just did it in my 1990, going to run me $1400 fabricated and installed.
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    mold/mildew in cabin

    Grady recommends straight vinegar on their maintenance page. Bleach works but can damage/discolor glass. Going to try it this weekend.
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    New Panel by VectorLed

    Heard no good news on this. Sent him several emails, nothing. Will do what I can to report him so the next guy doesn't get screwed, and moving on. I am technically admitted as an attorney in Mass (retired status - I work in NY) and am annoyed enough to activate myself and go after him. If I do...
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    New member looking at Overnighters

    Can't speak to all model years but I can tell you 2 side windows on 1990. Go to Grady's website - pretty sure they have brochures for every model year. I downloaded the 1990 and have it to refer to whenever. Honestly, I think you don't need to worry about the light in the cabin, or at least...
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    New Panel by VectorLed

    Phew, that is a relief! I will reach out to him next week after he's settled.
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    New Panel by VectorLed

    Anyone hear from Scott lately? Sent him specs for panel last week (we ordered back in November, but had to decide on electronics) but haven't heard from him. Maybe away for the week? Hope so. :(
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    Overnighter Gauge Panel Depth?

    Just bought the Standard Horizon GX 1700. Manual indicates Flush mount cutout: 5.4” W x 2.8” H x 2.6” D. http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS. ... Archived=0 I went with this radio because of the Internal GPS. Why? We decided against getting a dedicated chartplotter, or the beautiful...
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    Overnighter Gauge Panel Depth?

    I am away from my boat, which we just bought. Can anyone tell me or better send me pictures of the gauge panel removed from an Overnighter (1987-1992 era)? I have a 1990. Thinking of flush mounting a radio below gauge array, need 2.6" clearance. Never removed panel, no idea how much room I have...
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    20 Overnighter- repower question

    Re: 20 Overnighter- GPH & Tabs Saw this good thread and wanted to ask two related questions. Doing some winter trip planning/dreaming. Wondering what my realistic range is on my 1990 204c with a 2005 150 Merc 2 Stroke. This boat is new to me, and I have yet to run it. Really no clue what to...
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    safe and acceptable "fixes" for a marginally worn tank

    Maybe a dumb question, but about to have a new tank fabricated - should I go ahead and preemptively epoxy? Seems some of you say yes, and makes complete sense to me. By the way - I too priced out tanks from local fabricators, and prices I got were all in the $7-$8 per gallon range - $600-700...