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    Is there a place to get actual dimensions on various models?

    I'd go straight to GW CS. Tell they you are looking to buy new but need this info. My guess you'll have it in a day.
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    VIN numbers

    I'd be serializing it myself and file the paperwork.
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    Aft Seat Brackets for 283 Release

    Can try GW Cust Service. Wise made the older seats but do not have the patterns anymore. I contacted them 10 years ago and they had a 300 Marlin seat with the SS tube on it. I took it for $150 and it mounted perfectly in my boat. Gave me time to re-do the original and have a spare for swap outs.
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    Cutting front of bow rail out

    I'm not a fan due to the structural integrity concern, but if you do could you make an adapter with smaller dia tubing to put it back in place with a ball lock pin?
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    Boat Wax

    looks interesting. to bad it doesn't stand up to cleaners.
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    1995 islander captains chair repair

    Tough to locate some of the parts. Might be time to check out a replacement seat.
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    Corrosion of trim pump

    They will go due to being a motor and the location. I've done one and expect to do the other shortly. Not cheap but required.
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    Cabin Cushion Set Recover

    Nice. Will be on the list...
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    2005 Kenwood KDC wiring question.

    Curious, what does a bluetooth receiver cost and why add it to a 20-year-old radio? My factory 2006 GW Kenwood was inside my cabin and when it stopped working I took it apart. What a mess inside from corrosion. the Kenwood is not a marine grade product at all. I went with a new Fusion head...
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    Seahawk AF 33 ablative bottom paint

    Yes, power wash with acid. No real growth south of Boston for 2 years in brackish water. In Boston Harbor, no to minor growth but I have to paint every year.
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    Seahawk AF 33 ablative bottom paint

    I got 2 years out of ablative and in some cases 3 but there would be a slime line I'd have to clean. Was in Green Harbor Marshfield which has brackish water. Now in Boston Harbor and I have to paint each year.
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    long-haul tow Marlin 300

    If trailer is new and you are going to tow it, suggest you drive it around for a while to ensure you are comfortable with it and that it was properly set-up. Check the weather often as well while trailering.
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    Matching (or close) Bottom Paint

    To maintain the effectiveness of hard bottom paint, it should generally remain in the water. If it is taken out of the water for 3 days or more, it may oxidize and become ineffective. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the paint submerged to ensure optimal protection
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    Honda 350s on a 2005 Marlin

    They reworked the transom for the higher power. 2005 with 350s would be nice, but you may have to go diving for them at some point. I'd be concerned about HP and weight.
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    Matching (or close) Bottom Paint

    Lives on a trailer and using hard paint? Suggest you investigate.
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    Matching (or close) Bottom Paint

    I'd go with a contast (like a muscle car interior, I favor black) as you are using ablative paint. The whites will fade to light brown over time anyway and look like slime/scum.
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    Can you help me ID this part?

    prob for batt tray cover.
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    Name placement - transom or side?

    I've had it in both locations. Like the transom best if it works for you.