Recent content by Pat Hurley

  1. Pat Hurley

    2007 Marlin final prep before taking the dip

    No problem ... she will look the same. Once this dreadful dreary ass ugly northeast winter weather is out of here. As Far as rolled up enclosures go we Just take it off and lay it flat down Below ... covered with a soft towel of course (don't want it to get a rash).
  2. Pat Hurley

    2007 Marlin final prep before taking the dip

    We use 3M products ... we did steer away from the Finess though. Maybe my son will chime in, he is the master in this department.
  3. Pat Hurley

    Islander transom/bang plate/woes

    you may get lucky ... however be prepared to "touch your toes"
  4. Pat Hurley

    GW 2008 305 Express - (SOLD pending survey)

    very nice and clean, looks like a good find for someone. What brand electronics ?
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    Belated birthday present

    … you just answered your own question. That is exactly why I opted for the acrylic. Obviously the previous owner who installed the helm seat thought so too.
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    Belated birthday present

    Billfish is super comfortable… good choice
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    Sailfish vs marlin vs older sportfish?

    I looked at a Sailfish. They’re nice but too small for what you’re talking about. I have a Marlin and it was a better choice for my needs and like Magicalbill said “get the generator”. However what you described the express 33’ would be my choice as the accommodations below are far superior and...
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    Belated birthday present

    BTW … I would suggest purchasing a solid pedestal at 12” in height and have it cut to 9” which seems to give great visibility both port and helm. The adjustable pedestal that came with the boat sucks. (It wobbles).
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    Belated birthday present

    The helm chair came with the boat. I and my wife hated the bench seat on port side. We found it awkward and quite frankly in the way with lousey visibility. So I ordered another Marlin and it does have some stainless hardware on the bolster. No powder coat issues at all on the new or the older...
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    Belated birthday present

    I was told thru another source that they no longer offer Hull Truth membership discount. Maybe ask Llebroc service rep
  11. Pat Hurley

    2007 Grady White 305 Express for sale SOLD

    That's a clean one !! Any serious buyer needs to get a dose of what a new one (30' express) would cost these days and would walk away knowing this is an attractive option.
  12. Pat Hurley

    Belated birthday present

    not the model I have, maybe others do. Check their site.
  13. Pat Hurley

    300 Marlin

    Looks like I most likely will be riding it out for this season. The seller is going to run out the sesaon until the fall … very disappointing to say the least
  14. Pat Hurley

    300 Marlin

    Doing some spring maintenance, genset oil change and fuel filter . Remove old fuel each spring and put in fresh. Wax goes on this weekend, should have pictures available next week. Still no word on prospective new boat so I’m preparing as usual.
  15. Pat Hurley

    Happy Easter to all

    Hope everyone had a good day to reflect no matter what religious affiliation. Looking forward to the warm weather and fair seas. Good luck to all and have a great season !