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  1. Billv

    Thru hull fittings value?

    Yes, Sean and I store his Parker with you
  2. Billv

    Thru hull fittings value?

    They are all chrome plated brass or bronze. Generally pitted. Watch a bitch removing them but will look nice with new stainless fittings
  3. Billv

    Thru hull fittings value?

    I am replacing all the thru hull fitting last on my 2000 Marlin after having the gel coat redone. Do the old fittings have any value or should I just toss them?
  4. Billv

    283 vs 306 canyon

    I have a 283. It is a solid rocket. Great boat. I also just bought a 2000 Marlin with the intent of flipping the motors to my 283. I am now seriously considering keeping the Marlin for all the reasons stated above. I run the 283 to the Wilmington on occasion but it cuts the 1/3 rule close...
  5. Billv

    Windlass

    Just found that the 761 uses a metal fleming
  6. Billv

    Windlass

    Seasick thanks but maybe I wasn’t clear the picture in the manual for the 761 Gypsy does not show a Fleming in place does that particular gypsy not use one?
  7. Billv

    Windlass

    This is a serious question
  8. Billv

    Windlass

    Here is a tough one I hope can be answered. I have a 2000 Marlin. I believe the windlass is an original H 600ff. The motor seems to work properly in both directions the gypsy is labeled 761 but there is no Fleming. Is the Fleming required on this model.? It doesn’t seem to catch when...
  9. Billv

    Groco pump -simple macerator retrofit- 265 Express

    My level sensor on my Groco system is bad. Is anyone aware of a cost effective replacement?
  10. Billv

    Fuel usage numbers, 282.

    My 283 Release does about 1.3-1.4 at cruise, 28mph 4100 rpm
  11. Billv

    Window attachment clips

    This is a picture of the window attachment clip from a 2000 Marlin 300. Does any one know what they are really called and where I might get more?
  12. Billv

    Marlin window leak

    Any advice on removing the starboard window on a 2000 Marlin to repair a leak. Multiple seals look bad/out of place?
  13. Billv

    What's on your list for winter projects?

    I have the Release tricked out to be a great fishing machine but the Marlin offers additional options but would need some time and money investment to get it to the same point
  14. Billv

    What's on your list for winter projects?

    Here is both
  15. Billv

    What's on your list for winter projects?

    I bought a 2000 marlin with 2016 250 HP engines on it with the intent of putting those engines on my 283 release. I’m now considering keeping the marlin and selling my 2005 283 release
  16. Billv

    2000 Marlin generator

    I found the generator to be a Fischer Panda (diesel). Looks like previous owner replaced the original, looks to be in bad shape