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    Marlin 300 vs. Adventure 208

    I will have a survey done. Anyone have a contact in the OIB area? The seller and I use the same maintenance guy, so I figure a neutral party may be ideal. Does anyone have experience or know the risk/probability of wood rot on an older hull? I assume Grady used wooden components in this...
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    Marlin 300 vs. Adventure 208

    Thanks for the insight. I'll be back down in 2 weekends and am planning the sea trial then. The economics make sense for me. My big question is whether I'm foolish for regressing from a '98 hull to a '90 hull. Some of this is obviously circumstantial, seeing as how I can't afford a newer...
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    Marlin 300 vs. Adventure 208

    I currently have a 1998 Adventure 208 w/ 98 Yamaha Saltwater Series 175. I've had it for 2 years and love this boat. However my neighbor across the canal would like to sell his 1990 Marlin 300 with repowered 2004 4-stroke Honda 225's (only 400 hours). I'm trying to decide to either keep the...