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  1. Billv

    Barrier coat?

    Thanks I agree no short cuts
  2. Billv

    Barrier coat?

    Thanks Frank. I’m having the gel coat redone in a light blue a little lighter than you did
  3. Billv

    Barrier coat?

    I have an unpainted 2000 Marlin that will finally get bottom paint. How important is it to apply a barrier coat like Interlux prior to bottom paint?
  4. Billv

    Canyon 306 Windshield water repair

    I have the same problem. Supply line is broken somewhere in the headliner. I think I will just close it off , not worth the effort to remove the liner to replace it
  5. Billv

    Thru hull fittings value?

    Yes, Sean and I store his Parker with you
  6. 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
  7. 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?
  8. 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...
  9. Billv

    Windlass

    Just found that the 761 uses a metal fleming
  10. 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?
  11. Billv

    Windlass

    This is a serious question
  12. 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...
  13. 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?
  14. Billv

    Fuel usage numbers, 282.

    My 283 Release does about 1.3-1.4 at cruise, 28mph 4100 rpm
  15. 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?
  16. 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?