Recent content by Lil Lucky

Hey everyone, Hope everyone had a good season so far. I surely can't complain! I'm looking to make an addition over the winter for my boat (as is the case every year!). I want to change the stock windless setup I currently have and switch it to a free fall anchor system. The old windless...

I was thinking of picking up one of those big rubbermaid plastic garbage cans and fill it with cold water while also using the fresh water hose connector on the side of the motor and turn key. Should be okay since I don't have the ear muffs I presume, right? Once the motor turns, the bulb...

Hey folks, Got the regular service done on the motors (twin F225s) by my mechanic and I'm scheduled to put the boat in this Sunday, rain or shine. He mentioned that one of the two primer bulbs is not hard and said it may have an issue starting. He didn't have a chance to look at it, but I...

Yes unfortunately - It is a delayed inevitable on later models but yes there are issues coming up now on newer models... the metal composition of the repair kit is the same as the newer O/Bs but is just a bandaid as the parts are still aluminum... being that you're in fresh water definitely...

If your motor is dropping RPMs and then coming up... change your VST filters!!

These conditions are for the first gen F200 - F250s primarily from 2002-2005. The coating as people are referring to as being different is not true. A coating will not prevent the pitting from happening. This is simply poor metal composition standards between Japan and US standards. I was...

Hey everyone - I just finished getting my O/Bs redone for the corrosion issue as well as replacing the oil pumps and crank sleeves. Like many, I'd assume it was hype over reality from a few disgruntled boaters going on all the forums to complain. Turns out, I was wrong. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT...

I had my friend who's in the graphic arts industry come up with the design. If you want to do things right the first time, you should take note. DON'T CHEAP OUT! In many ways, this is the biggest way to stand out among other boats. I used my dad's first boat's name on my first boat. (Lil'...

No boat is perfect. As long as the pros outweigh predominantly, then you're in good shape. It all depends on what you do with your boat. All boats have limits and if I'm doing overnighters in the Hudson Canyon, I'd rather be comfortable in a bigger boat. I've done plenty of trips far off...

Hey everyone - I haven't posted in a long time. I've done alot of mods on my 2002 GW Marlin since then. Here's a list of them so far (that I remember). 1) Installed a 1,900W JL Audio System (14 Speakers, 2 Subs, 2 Rocket Launcher Speakers, 3 amps) w/ Pioneer Head Unit and easy access controls...

Did you get your stereo yet? I did mine about 2 years ago on 2002 Marlin. I put a 1900 watt JL Audio System, 22in Samsung LED TV and bluray player, 3 Ocean LED lights at the stern, blue gunnel lights as well as helm area, led lights by the steps to the walk around. I have a project this week...

Over the years I've just let the marina do why they had to do in order to winterize the boat. After careful review, I feel like I've been nickeled and dimed and charged in some cases 50% markups on materials used. This year, I'm looking to do some things myself. For starters, I'm going to buy...

I'm doing a lot of research on LED lighting. I'm looking to put blue LED lighting underneath the gunnels as well as underneath the helm area. I also want to put a few recessed blue LED lights into the hardtop and some blue LEDs where the cockpit lights are. First, has anyone used the...

They are Kenwoods. I figured they would be 6.5" vs the 7.7". The Kenwoods sound as if they were blown. I bought this boat about a year ago. The boat is in great condition, except for the sound system. Quite a minor problem on a boat, but it's great listening to tunes while fishing....I...

I was looking to upgrade the speakers in the helm and cabin this year, but since I have the boat currently winterized, I can't see the size of the existing speakers. Does anyone know offhand what the sizes are for the ones in the helm vs the ones in the cabin on a '02 Marlin 300? Any help would...