Recent content by Wrightsfd

Great suggestion, my friend (who owns multiple boats) and I looked yesterday and think his girlfriend’s 13YO son may be able to squeeze past the batteries and get his lanky scrawny arms close enough to get a long wrench extension on the bolts. Will let you all know how that goes, but that may be...

Thanks. I have the boat in storage now with access to a fork lift, I thought it might be easier to do it all now than running back and forth to and from the lake/storage which is at least an hour each way and I need to get WideLoad permits to go through town. But I know you’re right that I...

Hi all, I've searched for this topic here but found nothing. I know the rule of thumb for this but figure I'd ask those of you with similar boats. My "new to me" 2003 Marlin 300 has the original Yamaha F225s (only 600 hours and freshwater all their life!) I have the boat out of the water and...

Thank everyone. GW was able to supply a handle for me and told me I'll need to drill a hole to get access in there. Could be a good spot for some speakers instead of a plate if I match it on the other side. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hello all, recently purchased a 2003 Marlin 300 with F225s. It is my first boat with outboards (other than my dinghy) and I'm happy so far with the boat. Here is my problem: One of the handles on the transom on the outside "wings" has broken from its mount and I'm in process with my local GW...