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    Lewmar Pro Fish 700/1000 Windlass on a Marlin 300

    Curious, has anyone upgraded to a Lewmar Pro Fish 700 or 1000 Windlass on the their Marlin? I have a Lewmar Pro Sport 550 now but it cant handle the amount of chain I am using. I would like to upgrade to the pro fish 1000, but it would require running all new wire to the windlass. Just wondering...
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    Diesel Generator 2002 Marlin

    I’ve recently installed a Paguro diesel generator in my 2002 Marlin. I bought the generator from Mastry Marine in Florida Doug Jensen is contact djensen@mastry.com. Designed a 9 gal fuel tank to fit under the live well and had it built by Roland Rochette, Carr Enterprise St. Petersburg, FL (727)...
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    700HP on a Marlin

    Thanks for all the input, just got this off the the Grady owners resource page 350 Yamaha Four-Stroke engines are not recommended for model year boats older than 2008 with the exception that Express 360s can be repowered with triple 350 Yamaha Four-Stroke engine Link to article...
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    700HP on a Marlin

    Hello all! I have a line on two brand new 350HP Yamahas for a good price, has anyone put twin 350’s on a 300 Marlin? Mine is a 2002 and says it’s rated for up to 600HP. Thanks!
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    300 Marlin - 250’s or 300’s?

    Wow! Great info! I wouldn't think that to be such a big improvement...you are talking about the hinged section at the generator access correct?
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    300 Marlin - 250’s or 300’s?

    All, thanks so much for the input...this is a great forum with some great folks! Your help and advice is invaluable! Maybe I need to look at 2008 and up??...the hunt continues!
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    300 Marlin - 250’s or 300’s?

    Hello everyone! I’ve been a Grady owner since 1989 and just sold our Tournament 192 to my brothers. My family has grown with the kids getting married and a grandaughter, my wife wants a toilet and I want to overnight in the boat so we are going for our dream boat ...the 300 Marlin. Im looking at...