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20k is a big purchase, but on a brand new boat I guess it’s not huge compared to the overall price. My kids love being able to heat up food and have a hot meal offshore. Mac and cheese is a winner. Running the AC is nice too. Depends on your usage. We spend lots of time just in marinas and on...

They’re fine, no complaints from me with F225s on my Marlin. I don’t run them at 18 mph though. Usually 4600 rpm for 30 mph or so. It will plow at 18 mph.

Anyone know what size the bow rail screws are for a Marlin? The small Allen head ones that connect the rails.

I run auxiliary down first. Seems to be better for weight and balance.

Anyone replace the round lights for the deck on a marlin? The ones on the steps about 3 inches and round. Mine are Atwood. Probably put in LEDs.

Cap is vinyl and can be ordered from Grady. That’s the small part though. Have it glassed over first.

2006 on the windshield. Not sure about the 700 hp.

Mine is always funky after winter storage too. Take it out, disconnect power and pull the fuse. No idea why this works, but it seems to. Also if your batteries are even a little low the fusion does weird things.

Been a while since I’ve been in mine, but is that foam that’s cracked?

Seems to be about right. My bill was 10k last year for exhaust midsections and bang plate glass work. Figure 3k each for the motors and the rest in re rigging and glass work. When the take the cap off there’s a metal piece that’s exposed. I had the whole thing glassed over and then the plastic...

Just picked up this 2006 130 Sport. Ran it a few times before winterizing. Lots of fun. Nice to have a small boat to get around in when I don’t feel like getting the Marlin out.

Don’t know my prop pitch offhand. I’ve got 900 hours on the motors and they run well. I trust them enough I had both exhaust midsections replaced this spring, so I hope to get a few more years out of them. That’s a whole other thing to read up on though and not unique to the F225.

I’d say 4500 or so, for fuel burn if nothing else. I don’t load the boat with ice or tuna though. I will say planing won’t be a problem. When I was looking I wanted a bowthruster, generator and AC and 250s. Boat I found had everything but had 225s on it. I sea trialed and found it to be fine so...

I have a 2005 with 225s. It’s fine, not a speed demon but doesn’t feel sluggish to get on plane. Real world numbers from pics I took on my boat with 4 on board and at least 3/4 full in both tanks: 4500 rpm 27 mph 20.8 gph 4600 rpm 29 mph 23.4 gph 4800 rpm 31 mph 24.8 gph 5000 rpm 33 mph 28.5 gph...

Yes I have a Revere Coastal Commander 6 person in a valise in the aft fish box. Fits fine and still has some room in there for other things.

Had a custom top built for a 2007 208. Around 6k a few years ago, but came out nice. Look for fabricators in your area. Even if it came with a factory option it won’t be any cheaper.

As luck would have it mine just failed. Attwood didn’t make the same model so here’s what the marina put in.

If it was winterized make sure it’s hooked back up. Might be an easy fix.

I like it for food you don’t want on ice. Like sandwiches in the cooler. On the dock you can leave the batteries on, charger on and connect to shore power. Same for cabin lights, stereo and tv.

2005 same as No Bail. I had mine replaced last year as it died on me.