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  1. Billv

    2000 Marlon water heater?

    OK I give up. Can someone please tell me where the water heater on a 2000 Marlin is located? It is not under the helm seat.
  2. Billv

    Hurricane Ian salvage boats

    I bought a 2000 Marlin300 for the 2016 engines on it. I presently have a 2005 Release 283. I am now seriously considering keeping the Marlin to replace my Release. It did not sink and only had fiberglass damage
  3. Billv

    Hurricane Ian salvage boats

    Been there, bought one
  4. Billv

    2000 Marlin generator

    Does anyone know what the original generator in a 2000 marlin would have been? Manufacturer, gas or diesel?
  5. Billv

    Free - Viking Rescyou Coastal 6 person life raft

    I hope to have someone picking it up Monday
  6. Billv

    Free - Viking Rescyou Coastal 6 person life raft

    I have free a Viking Rescyou Coastal 6 person Valise life raft. Originally purchased in 2015 and repacked once. Never deployed and presently needs to be repacked. I am in Philadelphia suburbs or south Jersey. This is too large for my boat so I am getting a smaller 4 person. Let me know if...
  7. Billv

    New engines?

    Seasick has described the plan exactly. Fortunately I am retired, mechanically inclined and have a friend who is in this business where I can keep the boat and help with the work. Yes there is risk associated with this plan but I did the best I could to mitigate that risk by running the...
  8. Billv

    New engines?

    Well I now own in addition to my GW Release a 2000 GW Marlin. I’ll be taking the engines off the Marlin and putting them on my Release and taking the engines off my Release putting them on the Marlin and selling the Marlin
  9. Billv

    New engines?

    I need to purchase the boat and engines. I plan to switch the engines from my boat to the marlin, repair the fiberglass damage and resell the marlin with my old engines. The range is based on my estimate of repair costs and being able to sell the Marlin
  10. Billv

    New engines?

    Fiberglass damage to bow pulpit, starboard stern corner, fist size puncture above water line on port side. The bottom was never painted this boat was likely in a lift or rack and got bounced around. Cabin and other places that would hold water are dry. There is even a box of tissues in the...
  11. Billv

    New engines?

    I did start them and was able to check fluids. From that perspective they look good. They are still on the Marlin in an insurance yard.
  12. Billv

    New engines?

    Looking for some oppinions. I have a 2005 GW Release with twin 250HP (3.3L) Yamahas 1705 hours. I may have the opportunity to get used 2016 250HP (4.2L) Yamahas with only 100 hours. I dont have the option to have the engines surveyed but I did see them run.. They are on a 2000 Marlin that...
  13. Billv

    Durable winter boat cover - 255 Freedom with hard top.

    TTop covers. Probably on year 10 here with mine in Pennsylvania
  14. Billv

    Any 283 Release owners out there

    I have an 05 release and love it. On the heavy side and runs like a tank which is what I wanted. Minimizes the waves in rough conditions. I’ve made tweaks to it over the years but generally well fit it out
  15. Billv

    What are your Top 3 favorite boat mods or additions you've made?

    Garmin 8616xsv with side scan. Finding structure is so easy now
  16. Billv

    ISO Upholsterer to Make New Cushions

    Unfortunately my experience is that Marine upholstery is expensive. Be prepared for sticker shock. I’ve actually re-done some myself just to save money
  17. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    This was taken while running out for the marina fluke tournament
  18. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    Drone.
  19. Billv

    12v coffee maker?

    Just found a Coleman propane portable coffee maker that might work
  20. Billv

    12v coffee maker?

    Are there any good 12v coffee makers for use on my center console?