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    Twin 300hp 4-strokes on 01' 282 Sailfish?

    I've messed up adding pics to a thread everytime (and can't find the instructions)...but here I go again...hope they show up correctly
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    Twin 300hp 4-strokes on 01' 282 Sailfish?

    I beleive the Suzuki DF250s mount on stock 26.5 holes.....just did it on my Marlin, no re-drilling
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    209 Escape top speed

    had a F150 on mine. Turned 37mph on the gps....who needs more?
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    330 Express repower Suzuki 300's - Anyone have experience?

    Not 300s, but, Put new DF250s on my Marlin late this year...30hrs so far. They are quiet., powerful and fuel efficient......time will tell on reliability
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    SpotLight

    Thanks folks - I will research the Jabsco.
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    SpotLight

    I am going to bump my original post up. As my winter list gets some attention, I do need to address the spotlight (rec'd no responses this summer). I did pull the original apart and think there is probably a disconnect in the wiring/circuitry internal to the unit. Looks like at this point it...
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    Looking to buy Marlin any advice?

    yeh - sorry about the hijack
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    Looking to buy Marlin any advice?

    Hey Skunk - how do you like your V20? Talk about good old boats - had two of them, loved em.
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    Looking to buy Marlin any advice?

    I bought a 99 last year, and repowered it this year. It is not a perfect boat, but having owned alot of boats, see it as a mid level production boat. My hardtop needs alittle chalking and a paint job, but nothing too serious. My fish box lid is chipped, I will replace with starboard next...
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    268 Islander on deposit!! (EDIT: Bought!!)

    Nice ride - congrats Capt.!
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    Rain or Leak on Marlin

    Checked her today after a couple day dry spell...NO WATER ! I am happy, so it must be rain or when we wash the boat at the dock. I can sleep tonite! Thanks for all the suggestions
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    Rain or Leak on Marlin

    thx for the replies - rained hard today, will head out tomorrow. I'm sure, one way or another there will be water. Any definitive way to work this once she is out of the water on stands? Fill bilge with water and check underneath her for leaks?
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    Rain or Leak on Marlin

    Not the same model, but yes, it appears all water goes forward. I need a couple dry days to see if its a leak or rain (suspect its one or several thru-hull leaks). Pulling her out in a couple weeks for the season, hopefully can figure it out then...
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    Rain or Leak on Marlin

    good point about the salt water.....I will check tonite. Transom is high enough to drain with normal amount of spillage....but it was really rough and really pouring. Thanks
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    Rain or Leak on Marlin

    Wild storm at the mooring here in SE Ma. last night. 5-6 ft chop and rollers with downpour rain. Noticed several gallons (?) of water pumped out of the fwd bilge when I got out there today (fwd bilge float not working, operated the manual sw). Wondering if I have a thru-hull leak or the rain...
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    1999 marlin 300 repower

    Just repowered my OX66s on my 99 Marlin with Zuke DF250s....love em. any questions let me know. See photo forum for pics.
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    Rescued 300 Marlin

    Sweet! how was the Woody wax on the aluminum? - I need to do that ASAP
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    1999 Marlin with New Zukes

    Thanks Ky. Pic taken in a typical windy day in my harbor in Buzzards Bay (Southeast Ma.) Pic was from a week ago....strange summer weatherwise. Hope and prayers to those in Carolina's and Ga.
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    1999 Marlin with New Zukes