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  1. NikM820

    Boat ramp in Marathon FL suitable for Marlin

    Thanks, I will check it out. Nick
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    spare props for Marlin

    Well, anyone got some they want to sell me? I'm going to 4 blades next season so would be nice to get a good used set for back ups for the rest of this year.
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    Boat ramp in Marathon FL suitable for Marlin

    Applying for permit to trailer the boat down to the keys this year and realized I don't know which boat ramp to use. First year with this boat and the 22 footer was easily launched from Key Colony but I doubt I'm dropping Seadated in that one. I did quick search and found some that say up to 34...
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    Grady White Craziness on the Hull Truth...

    When ever I see a thread with something to do with GW I can't help but take a peek, but never participate. I find it fascinating how passionately some people hate GW, and others Love them. In either extreme it always seems personal. For instance that last thread where the GrouperKing guy stated...
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    spare props for Marlin

    Dont run top end very often but just from memory 48 MPH 5900 RPM 30mph 4200 RPM Something like that. You running 4 blades or 3?
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    Newbie...advice needed

    I second the seafarer. Also on your list should be the gulf steam. It's a wider boat requires more HP but is a big 23ft boat. For your budget I would say look for an older hull with newer power. Get a real marine survey and be cautious of pre 2004 225 yamaha 4 strokes. If you're unaware of what...
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    spare props for Marlin

    Need to get a set of spare props for my Marlin. Currently I'm running 3 blade 19's so figured I would get a set of the same. Anyone order some props recently and have a part number I can use for my search? Thanks Nick
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    New Transom?

    You sure that's a Gradys? Either way from the way the transom looks, I would bet someone repaired it previously.
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    Inverter

    :hmm All I contribute is when I was in the market, there was a boat I liked without a generator and the guy mentioned the inverter. Had it priced out and was roughly the same cost to have a generator installed. Ended up buying a different boat. The guy who did the estimate didn't see any issues...
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    Anyone running E-tec

    Never owned one but read about them now and then on The hull truth. Seems some people hate them because of a friend of a friend that owned one and others claim they would buy nothing else. Check it outs its rather entertaining. Good luck Nick
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    Trip Report...my first crossing to the Abacos

    I understand you bromance with Rob. He's a wealth of information and always willing to help ya out. He's the reason I bought my Marlin. Spent an hour or so shooting the breeze on his express and made my decision right there I had to get the 30 footer. Glad to hear you had a good trip. Nick
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    Oddball Fuel Issues

    X2 on the vst.
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    Shore Power/Battery Charger

    I leave mine on, If its wrong It's news to me. Maybe someone else can chime in with why its right or wrong. :dance
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    Marlin canvas cover

    Yea the rocket launchers are covered. The material was reinforced to hold up to the friction at that point. The canvas slips onto a track on top the hard top and then drapes over rocket launchers, then to the stern hand rails with a velcro strap.
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    Marlin canvas cover

    Just had my custom cover delivered and it looks great so decided to share. It's 6 pieces that all zip and velcro together. I mostly wanted the bow and stern covers but opted for them to go ahead with the other pieces to completly cover her and glad I did. Save me from needing to wax her so often...
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    Diesel generator start button... Intermittently working

    After reading my post I realized how lazy I sounded so went down there and got to work. Pulled k1 and put the k3 into the k1 slot and it cranked every time. Bad relay for sure as was stated by you guys. Thanks for the help. 15 dollar part and it sure was easy to do. Thanks again Nick
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    Diesel generator start button... Intermittently working

    Thanks guys, is this something that will get progressively worse until it just stops working, or just be an annoyance as it is? I only ask because I just got her back and don't really want to start another project just yet. Thanks Nick
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    Diesel generator start button... Intermittently working

    I have a 2005 Marlin with a Panda diesel generator. Today I went to fire it up and I had to press the start button a few separate time before it would activate the starter. I tried different points on the bottom but it didn't seem to make a difference. I shut it down and it did the same thing...
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    ac unit on 2005 Marlin

    It was just an air lock. Should have looked at the simplest option first. At least I know where to get a new one now though. Thanks Nick
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    yamaha F250 RPMs falling slowly...

    No the gas tank is fine it's Inside the vst (tank) some pitting started a while ago and pieces of the vst are clogging up the screen. I am hoping the other vst tank is good but having it serviced is probably a good idea anyway. Nick