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    key for overboard discharge

    Hi Looks like you are in NJ, where? My marlin is in LBI, we could try my key... Andrew (908) 963-1997
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    300 Or 350's On a Marlin?

    Nice numbers, what props are you using?
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    300 Or 350's On a Marlin?

    Right around 30mph, one tank full, bottom paint, loaded with ice, fish and gear. Coming in from offshore, smooth seas.
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    300 Or 350's On a Marlin?

    I have a 2004 Marlin re-powered in 2012 with 300's. I have 300 hrs on them now and the boat performs very well! I can get up to 1.3MPG on the way home from the canyons. I was looking at new Marlins today, the dealership recommended the 300's again. Save the money and put it in a bow thruster/...
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    Best Motor Combo for Islander

    Hi - I had a 1995 Islander with twin 200 HPDI's. The boat performed very well and had pretty decent economy (1.5+ MPG round trip to the canyons and back off of NJ. My boat had the step hull so it maxed out at 400HP. The newer models have a full hull all the way to the transom and are rated at...
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    2014 Marlin leaks

    Hi I have a new to me 2004 Marlin and am seeing the same thing, water in the forward bilge below the mid-berth. I am also in the process of finding the source. Please keep this post going as I will also add what I find. My suspicion is the anchor locker (i have a lewmar windless) and then I am...
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    Marlin Generator/bilge access...UPDATE W/PICS

    Hello All - I know this is an old post but have a new me 2004 Grady Marlin. I pulled the hatch over the generator and am servicing everything down in there! I was searching on a better way to access the area vs unscrewing and caulking all the time (had a 268 Islander years ago and dealt with the...
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    Air conditioning for 2001 265 Express

    Did same (and it worked out great) on my 268 Islander following Brians pics and advice, thnaks Brian. May be doing it again on a 2004 282 sailfish.
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    Good Santa - Garmin 4210 install '97 Islander

    If any Grady Islander owners are intereseted I went ahead and had a custom one piece cnc'd "seafoam king starboard" panel made for my 95 Grady islander to mount an HDS12 at the helm. I had them make me a few blanks as well (without a template cut out so you can adapt to your display). I will...
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    want to split 55g drum yamalube?

    Hi - I may be interested. I live in Readington Township, NJ near Flemington. Andrew (908) 963-1997
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    Advice needed on new curtains for Grady

    Hi Bob - Thanks for the inputs. Other than the breeze I like to have the "glass" open when heading to the inlet for fishing early in the morning when its still dark out. I also like for my 1st mate to be able to see out and watch for channel markers etc.
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    Advice needed on new curtains for Grady

    Bill what color sunbrella dd you go with? The stamoid they are using for factory Grady's is a cream color whereas the sunbrella is an oyster?
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    Advice needed on new curtains for Grady

    Hi Bill - Thanks for the valuable info, I called them today.
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    Advice needed on new curtains for Grady

    1995 Grady Islander with a hard top in NJ (Boat currently in LBI). Who to use in NJ (as for a fabricator/installer) and what material for canvas and the clear vinyl. Also and input on configuration like single pannels on the sides vs two and "smiley" face zippers sections on front and side...
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    Charging while in dock

    Thanks for the reply, I'll look into that this week when back at the boat.
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    First Tuna for the "Back 4 More"

    Hi Guys - I spent the last 2 years readying my GW268 for this day, from rigging the boat to assembling fishing and safety gear to learning about offshore fishing. I want to thank my friend from Morrisons for letting me buddy boat out to one of the northern canyons with him yesterday. Left the...
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    Charging while in dock

    Hi - This year I needed to replace my "house" Interstate battery (new last year), Interstate told me I overcharged it (5 of the 6 cells were dry and he said one was dead altogether). My Charles charger (new unit last year) is always on when I am docked, is that wrong? Andy
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    Who uses Lee's Jr. on their ~27' cuddy?

    Thanks again to everyone for your replies! Looks like Lee's Jr's are the way to go. Now I need to go shopping for a good price or find some good used ones :-)
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    Live well and fish box hatch covers replacement?

    Hi cobrapowersys - I'm in the process of doing the same. current part numbers for complete new lids are: Aft Livewell Lid: 04-403 Port fishbox lid: 07-272 Stbd fishbox lid: 07-273 Transom door: 04-398 Pulpit: LP04-402 Call around to a bunch of Grady dealers to get the best price. If you are...
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    Who uses Lee's Jr. on their ~27' cuddy?

    Hi chrisA - Do you have any pictures of your boat with the Lee's Jr showing?