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I thought I remembered reading on here at some point someone had painted theirs. I was unable to find it, however, but if anyone has done this please let me know.

On my soon to be mine 2007 300 Marlin, the port side 'Grady White' hull logo has some rubbing damage. The blue paint looks is scuffed off. Letters intact Any ideas on replacements or possibly just painting the letters back in? Grady only stocks the new style ones which would mean replacing...

A quick search on boat trader and there are 2 2005's in New England asking $29,000. So you're not that far off, but it gives you a starting point. If the 2003 has a hard top you're not far off. Otherwise you've got some wiggle room.

Location plays a big role as well. In the northeast Grady's are very popular and certainly will be at a premium compared to somewhere inland with no big water. From my looking, it appears cabin boats are less popular in the south (and Grady stopped making a lot of them), but we love them up...

Hopefully closing the deal on a 2007 300 Marlin soon. I'm thinking of getting a life raft, and BOE is having a group buy so prices are good for a short time. Where is a good spot to store them? I have a feeling the aft berth will be popular with kids. Aft fish box maybe? Or is canister the...

I do have the companion bench. Can't say if it makes it any easier as I've never been on a 208 with 2 captains chairs. I'd guess it would be easier as it's a cushion instead of a hard side, so it's got some 'give' to it. I'm not small and I've never had a problem, even when docking solo and...

Update: Deposit down on a 2006 Marlin. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions. I wanted a bow thruster, generator and AC. Got the generator and AC and a quote from New England Bow Thrusters. Probably have to wait on that one. Hopefully I can learn twin engine docking OK, I'm sure it will be...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Hopefully looking at some Marlins later this week.

I really wanted an Express because I have a wife and 2 kids. I thought seating all of us under the hard top and out of the wind and elements would be ideal. Same hulls, but many more 300 Marlins available, especially locally to me. From pictures it also looks like the cabin on the Express is...

Looks to be in good shape, probably spent it's life on the trailer and not in the water as no bottom paint. I have a 2007 208 that I will sell at the end of this season, but the price will be a bit more than 10 grand. They are great boats though and I highly recommend them. I follow...

Well I have resolved my issue by calling Yamaha customer service. The published service schedule for 4 strokes, which is fairly generic, states that every 300 hours fuel pumps (diaphragm style) are to be inspected/replaced. The guy on the phone confirmed that I have electric fuel pumps and he...

I have a 208 with the F200TXR. Service schedule says inspect/replace fuel pump every 3 years/300 hours. I have about 475 hours. VST is serviced yearly. Motor runs great with no problems whatsoever. Any reason to preventatively replace a fuel pump?

I love my aftermarket hard top. Really makes the boat bigger and provides great shade. Not cheap to do though either factory or after.

I am selling my canvas from my 208, Vista soft curtains. Anyone know if the dimensions on the Seafarer are the same with respect to the enclosure? Much thanks in advance.

Thanks for the responses! Looks like I'll be good to go when it's time to move up. Only 2 hurdles left, part with my 208 (won't be easy, I love the thing and have it set up perfectly for me) and come up with some more funds. If anyone is interested in a 2007 208 (F200 under 500 hours, custom...

As I dream of upgrading my 208 in the next year or two I have a question. At what size is solo handling difficult/impossible? I do a fair number of solo missions and am interested in a 282 or similar. I keep my 208 slipped and will continue to do so with a larger vessel. It's a tidal river...

I currently love my 208, but it's getting near time to move up, hopefully after this season. Wife (and 2 kids) like the cabin so that's a must I guess. Boating area is northern Mass: inshore stipers and Stellwagen Bank about 15 miles out, Jeffries Ledge 25 or so for ground fish, possibly able...

Anyone mount a cooler on a 208/209 or 226? I'd like a Yeti or similar brand that really keeps ice, I was thinking it could be mounted in front of the motor well outside of the area that folds down. Anywhere else? Perhaps the Yeti feet are sticky enough it doesn't even need to be mounted? I'm...

I think if you can afford 600k for a boat you're not going to want to sleep in it. Likely dock it at your 'summer place' on the islands or Cape.

As far as I know I have the drain at the bottom with a plug, which exits out the thru hull, and the discharge from the pump. Where is your overflow? Mine is a 2007 208. thanks