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    Cockpit heat ideas 208 Adventure

    There are a lot of thoughts on this thread, with some installations more permanent than temporary or portable ... A lot of good thoughts .. .. I would appreciate knowing what you decide on....
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    Captain and 1st mate armrest are nasty!

    I painted mine ... they came out pretty good and are lasting
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    Cockpit heat ideas 208 Adventure

    Comment on the Electric windshield defroster >>>> 1500 Watts will give you about 5200 BTUs.... Watts = volts multiplied by Amps>>>> So a 12 volt DC windshield defroster that draws 20 Amps will give you 240 watts.... about 820 BTU's .... Not a whole lot of heat
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    Cockpit heat ideas 208 Adventure

    Giving this some more thought , I would think the following statements would be accurate .... There should be sufficient oxygen supply, as the helm curtains are not air tight.>>>.. Most of these new heaters are vent-less and advertise a 99 % combustion efficiency. .. If the heater is running...
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    Cockpit heat ideas 208 Adventure

    Someone enlighten me please >>>> CO = Carbon Monoxide and CO2= Carbon Dioxide>> I always thought that combustion of any Fossil fuel caused an emission of carbon monoxide... a deadly gas that removes oxygen from the blood . My understanding is that most of these heaters are 99% efficient...
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    Generator question on marlin

    My 2001 Marlin was wired totally different than my 2007 Marlin .... I think the 2001 was a better design ... The '01 had 4 batteries ... one for each motor with 2 cross over switches .... there were 2 house batteries wired in parallel for everything else. Each of the The ox66 Yamahas had an...
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    Fischer Panda Starter for sale

    SORRY, NO
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    PROBLEM SOLVED - OX66 - High Idle & intermittent no ignition

    I believe 2 different issues and not related .... I would post this on the Boats.net Yamaha Forum ... There are a couple guys there that are pretty sharp .. one is a little nicer than the other !! LOL .... for my 2 cents , I will weigh in on the starter issue... The "click" is the solenoid...
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    Replace Fridge with AC. What challenges to expect?

    on another note>>>>>> When I was hunting for the 2007 Marlin, I looked at a Boston whaler Conquest .... I seam to recall that the AC unit was installed under the v- bunk in the bow
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    Replace Fridge with AC. What challenges to expect?

    Where did grady actually install AC and hot water heater on the sailfish ?? My marlin has AC behind the cabin stairs and is accessed by removing the fridge.... the HW heater and fresh water pump are located under the helm chair ( both 2001 and 2007 models) I have had the AC unit in and...
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    Replace Fridge with AC. What challenges to expect?

    What am i missing here ???? Why not install the AC ( Mermaid as described) in the area behind the steps and keep the fridge ????
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    Mounting LED spot light under Bow pulpit?

    for what its worth >> 2007 Marlin>> I mounted a remote control spotlight on TOP of the bow pulpit, forward of the anchor .... this eliminated the glare caused by mounting on the hardtop .... I used a wireless type remote light made by Marinco and am very happy with it . the only wiring...
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    Fischer Panda Starter for sale

    Starter for Fischer Panda 4200 ... very little use off a Generator with about 100 hours ... used in working condition>> guaranteed to work as it should ... part # AEZ 1508 .... $100 in NJ or shipped for $120 .... text 201-206-2223
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    Macerator/Waste holding tank

    I got tired of going into the tank and freeing up the pump .... a really stupid design ..... if i recall there was a threaded fitting on the top side of the tank ... i installed a pvc piece of pipe into that port and connected a Jabsco maserator pump using the existing discharge hose on one end...
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    Covid update

    Too bad you couldn't get the same treatment that Trump and Giuliani got.... Hope u feel better
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    WTB Grady White Marlin

    Hi ... I am always browsing boats ....LOL !! I ran across this '89 Marlin... If the pictures are recent, it shows as a very nice boat , asking $25K , almost a no brainer if it fits what you're looking for ...
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    Suzuki Props For Marlin

    Question .... the year Marlins you are talking about, like my 2007 , were rated for twin250's ..... did that become an issue or liability for the dealer hanging those engines or with the boat insurance company ????
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    1994 263 chase transom spray issue

    Saw a 248 the other day .....same transom design ....had a 30'' motor on it
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    The Walk Around Cuddy R.I.P.

    I am curious to see what the demand is for the new 251 coastal explorer ... shallow draft, low gunnels, "bay boat " In looking at the pictures above, PNW, I don't see any CC's or DC's !!! LOL They must all be out fishing !!!!
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    The Walk Around Cuddy R.I.P.

    Follow the market ..... Grady got to this point for leading the market, not following !!! Offer a well made product and offer a product that everyone else doesn't make..... The market is flooded with manufacturers producing CC's and DC's .... Highly competitive...... Grady has pulled...