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    gas tank marlin

    Thx I will send info you are looking for if mine is readable anotherdestraction. The motor would run out of fuel, 2-3 minutes restart and get another 4-5 miles.... repeat process. Changed fuel filters symptoms got alot better then got alot worse.Run on aux and they run 100%. My goal is to have...
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    gas tank marlin

    Thanks Dennis, I am sure they are welded the Aux tank is screwed, there are no other plugs in the tank. Thinking about threading a new port for pick up but am afraid of metal shavings.
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    gas tank marlin

    Gents I have been working on my 91 Marlin. Last fall I found my port motor was starving for fuel on the main tank. The issue exists from the tank to the valve switch. Pulled floor yesterday the elbows are welded on main tank threaded on aux. All hoses are good, Haveing little experience in the...
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    Headliner replacement in older Grady

    Gents looking for alt to using fabric on my headliner. Vinyl preferred, looking for input on installation. The fabric is easy enough but imo mold, mildew is a issue. Any impute would be appreciated.
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    Bridge claims Radar on trip home

    Thanks for the impute. I stopped acouple miles from bridge on Hwy64 at a friends tire shop. We all laughed went back took pics and picked up the mess. I have towing insurance, it should be covered. The furuno system is old so a replacement is doubtful. It Any time I have had a claim they have...
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    Bridge claims Radar on trip home

    Was taking boat from Beaufort to Lexington NC today. Had pulled oversized load permit for 13 6 inch clearance. 10 miles from house and lost radar to bridge. The bridge had unmarked clearance of 13 ft. NC dot seems have no clue. Seem this happens a lot. Well will have to see what insurance says...
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    Trying to decide what path to take. Older Grady or New CC

    Re: Trying to decide what path to take. Older Grady or New C Here is my story. I could not justify the expense of a new boat to the captain. Bought a older marlin with twin Ox66 250 s. One with 75 hrs on a new powerhead from yamaha other with 900 hrs. Ran it last year offshore. It did ok, just...
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    Gas prices

    I was under the impression that OPEC was lowering the price keep the US market unprofitable so we keep buying our oil from them. IE fracking in the north west. As far as increasing federal tax. With the current bleeding of tax dollars out of this country I feel they could start putting funds...
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    Opinion on purchase of 204 Fisherman

    Allot of boats for sale. Take your time it is january after all. Good luck
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    Prop size of Marlin??

    I have been looking into decreasing my fuel burn. Besides extra weight, props have the largest impact. I am running 17 on twin yamaha 250 OX66. Did switching to a four blade props make a substantial deference?? What are others running on there boats?? I think Grady recommends 19?? Looking to get...
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    Evinrude 200 vs 225

    Selling a 97 Yamaha OX66 250 with controls and gauges. compression 108-110 if interested pm me
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    23 Gulfstream Range and Capabilities Offshore

    Had a 93 with twin 2000 ox66 225 Would go 50 plus miles out. Sometimes returning with 5 gallons of fuel. Sold it for a boat with a larger fuel tanks. Had it for almost a year. Besides the fuel issue it was a beast.
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    Once motors are submerged are they done???

    I have been looking at a insurance boat that has water damage. My question is once she has sunk and brought up not pickled (no proof they have or have not been pickled)then sent to auction are they worth buying??? Really looking at a trailer for the boat but if the boat comes with four strokes...
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    Sad Day

    My wife and I went for our last fishing trip Sat out of beaufort NC water was 60 degrees 40 miles out. Caught nothing to speak of. She is put away until mid April. For me there just is not many pretty days in the winter, that cold NE wind always blowing. The gulf stream is 60 miles out. I...
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    28 Marlin

    Congrats on your boat. She looks like she has been well cared for. Beautiful boat. Put our marlin away today until spring (4 months in NC) When do you guys hit the water water up there April May???
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    Yamaha Ring Free - YIKES!

    i was told Marvins Mystery oil contains the exact same ingredients. Info is on Hull Truth.com.
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    28 Marlin

    My fuel burn is 1 mpg running about 4200. My trim tabs are not working so the motors have been trimed down not running to their potential. After thanksgiving I am going to pull her home(middle of NC) to redo cabin( liners cushions lights ect) clean out gas tanks New trim tabs repaint motors...
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    28 Marlin

    Bought a 91 marlin with twin ox66 250. The boat was in ok shape cosmically. Cabin had alot of mold. Motors where in good shape all gas lines hoses ect had been replaced. Radar outriggers ect(Fully Rigged). It had been fished every year and maintained accordingly. I paid 14,500 and felt dam good...
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    Grady 265 250ox66 Fuel Burn 1/2 load 1 MPG in calm water...

    Re: Grady 265 250ox66 Fuel Burn 1/2 load 1 MPG in calm water Thats what my marlin gets with twin 250 ox66. What kind of fuel burn are you use to?
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    232 vs 257

    Went from a 232 to a Marlin. It works better for our family(5 people) mainly fishing in the forty to sixty range. It would depend on your personal needs for the boat which is better. Two feet in length does not seem enough of a difference to change the ride of the boat to me. I had no...