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I thought the 208 was pretty fantastic for a 20 footer. Really likes tabs in the rough stuff though. Get the bow down and plow through.

I would sell it as is, with full disclosure, priced accordingly. Include the quote for repair. My reasoning is that as a seller you'll never get your money back, and as a buyer they'll be less likely to trust the repair, especially if not local. In addition you may find a buyer who is willing...

Thank you. I am soon to be a 2007 Marlin owner. So this will be helpful to me when the head craps out.

Actually found the post. Angler Management is the one who mentioned painting. Have sent a PM.

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...