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Hey guys! My fuel sending units have been acting a little wierd, and I am unable to get a somewhat accurate reading on my gauge on how much fuel is in the tanks. Typically they only read accurately when the boat is on plane, so yesterday I removed the unit from my main tank and slid the float...

Great advice! I will work on them this weekend. I mean the tanks looks great, but filled the main to the max last weekend, and had a fuel smell throughout the day. I don't think the fuel sending gasket was sitting correctly and could have leaked out some fuel being filled to the max, and...

Hey guys! I'm looking for a little advice from those that have accomplished pulling their fuel tanks out of their 265 Express. I have a 2000, and would like to pull them and get them pressure checked and while they are out clean the bilge underneath them. It looks like a fairly easy project...

I am interested as well in the conversion with my 2000 265. Below is a link from Sea Monkey who has already done the backseat conversion, and hopefully will chime in with further details. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21953&hilit=265+Express

Real simple answer her. No for outboards, yes for inboards. I have since removed mine and installed a thread to barb fitting without the ball and spring. Sooner or later it will gum up and cause fuel issues.

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Battleship, great boat, you will love it! If you don't mind me asking did you purchase the boat from NJ? My buddy was looking at the 265 that was for sale in NJ with the 225's, but decided to go with one from DE with 200 HPDI's. Sorry to hear about your problem, and sucks the owner didn't...

New fuel balls have been installed. Switched fuel lines port engine starts bogging at WOT, and the starb (original bogging engine) ran like a champ. Pulled the fuel pickup and the screen was clean. Could the pickup create a suction to the bottom of the tank making the fuel ball flat? Next is to...

Billy, I am having the same issues as you are that my fuel ball is sucked flat, but its only my strb engine that is bogging down, so I don't think its a clogged vent. I tore up the deck the other night. I am going to replace the fuel lines, as well as remove the fuel pick-up to see if there...

I am interested. I don't use my fridge on my 265 and would love to turn it into a storage compartment for a life raft.

Looks amazing Dale. Wish I had half the skills to accomplish this on my 265. Great craftsmanship!

She looks good Doug. Been putting this job off, but need to clean out the bilge. On/off is a great product. Watched a rust stain disappear before my eyes!

Doug, I saw this over on THT and thought of you. Not really a swim platform, but a ladder. Just something to get the mind working on your project. Good luck, and would love to hear what information Grady can provide you. Looking forward to meeting you at the Outdoor Pro Shop next weekend...

I was planning on driving my 265 from FL to CA. Talked with http://www.mercurypermits.net/boatus-members regarding permits. Decided to have a professional do it instead. If your looking for a great trailer company check out sea-tech trailers out of Miami. Drive safe, enjoy your Marlin!

Make sure all wheels and hubs are pretty new on the trailer. Purchase spare hubs and tires (even if you don't use them on your voyage you have them for home), purchase a temp gun to check your hub temps when you stop. My suggestion for a route is to head south to 10 and take that all the way...

1. Tunahunter197 2. Rob 3. 2000 265 Express 4. 200 HPDI's

Looking forward to meeting and fishing along side of you Doug! See you in April

Purchased the trailer from Sea Tech in Miami, and don't think its possible to get a new axel installed. The boat is in Ft. lauderdale on its way to San Francisco, Ca, so making that haul will be a good test :D . Jack I am keeping her in dry storage in Tom's lot at PP. So I'll see you around the...

Hey guys, just picked up a 265 and purchased a new 10,400 lb tandem axel trailer. You all have me thinking I should have picked up a triple axel. I have a F250 v10 6.7l to pull her so that shouldn't be an issue. Am I alright with a tandem axel trailer or should I be kicking myself? Will be...

The engines are twin 200HP. I appreciate the feedback. Very helpful. I am going to berthing her in San Francisco, and hoping to take her offshore for the Albacore run. How seaworthy is the 263, because the Pacific is a different beast then the Atlantic? I was also hearing problems / concerns...