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    Winter Battery Charging

    My battery/charger system is similar. I leave it plugged in all winter.
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    2024 Marlin Trim Tabs

    With the trim tabs off the transom, won't the swim ladder hit the starboard tab?
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    Rod holders

    a bit pricy
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    2024 Marlin Trim Tabs

    Every marlin I have looked at has had the tabs flush to the transom and the actuator in a recessed pocket. Most of these boats were 2000 models on. Maybe the older ones had them on the transom?
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    Replacing Compartment Doors.

    new doors look great
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    DIY autopilot recommendations?

    I Installed a Garmin smartpump and reactor 40 a few years ago. I did the majority of the install, but had a mechanic friend help with the hydraulic connections as I had never done those before. Pretty straightforward install. It is the best autopilot I have ever owned. Holds well in all...
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    Dock box inside slip

    I'm cheap and traditional dock boxes are not allowed, so I use a big cooler.
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    Sandbar Anchor - Suggestions

    The only problem with the stick or spike anchor is that you have to be out of the boat to deploy it rather then just tossing an anchor. If you are in an inland lake or very protected area this may be no big deal. Where we typically take the boat to the beach there is wind, current and tide...
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    Questions about Deck Drains

    On a 25 year old saltwater boat I would just replace the through hulls while you are in there replacing everything else. In this case I think It will be much easier to break things to get them apart then trying to futz around with old parts to try and save them to re-use.
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    Dock box inside slip

    In our marina there is plastic triangular piece between the main dock and the finger just like you drew in your picture. That is where some people put dock boxes. So if your marina allows it that would be the place for it. Our docks are floating, but not sure it really matters. The dock...
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    Getting gas from boat gas tank

    I have a gas tapper 12v gas transfer pump. Not very fast but works very well for pumping out fuel tanks.
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    Sandbar Anchor - Suggestions

    The setup that I have used for the same anchoring situation is a claw anchor with about 10ft of chain and 3/8 inch anchor line. It fits in a small bucket and I only bring it on the boat when I'm going to use it. The chain is way overkill for this anchoring situation. However I have found...
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    How much 1/2" anchor line fits in the Grady-White marlin 300 anchor box?

    With that much line, you will have to stow it on deck in a laundry basket, Rubbermaid bin or garbage can. Take it with you when you need it, otherwise leave it off the boat as it will take up too much space. Most boats are not going to have the capacity to stow that much line in the anchor...
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    Looking for a decent boat cover

    7 seasons going on 8 with a carver cover. It's a little faded but overall, in good shape.
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    Chesapeake 290 Generator Install

    I would try and contact Grady on this and see if they can provide you with any diagrams or pictures. They have been helpful for things like this in the past. It maybe tough to find specific information as the chesapeake didn't have a very long production run. What are you using the...
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    Surveyour needed RI

    Adrian Johnson. He is out of Mystic CT which is on the border of RI. He did the survey on my 305.
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    Marine Air heat on 330 express

    If the A/c is running and blowing cold air then it shouldn't be a water flow problem. The heat on my 305 works well. Keeps the cabin nice and toasty on those cold days.
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    Grady white marlin 300 helm chair rocking.

    Did you try tightening it?
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    Gulfstream fish table

    Not on a gulfstream but I put a large bait table on the fish box of my 305. Awesome addition if you fish. It bolts on and is removable if needed.
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    Your exprience opinion wanted. Express 330

    Without seeing either boat, I would be probably leaning towards the one with the 300's vs. 350's Based on engines. Also the 330 is a big beast to trailer.