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    Grady Marlin

    No worries. It's the whiskey talking...
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    VHF Antenna removal

    I'd go for it. Worse case you snap the bolt or have to drill the head out. I thnk they will come apart fairly easily. Soak them in penetrating oil if they don't.
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    Butt crack question

    I swapped out my helm chair for a Llebroc a few years ago. GW uses them to manufacture their seats. Check them out on line.
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    Best family / fishing boat

    My 2 pennies. If you can swing it, get the Marlin. Bigger cabin with decent stand up head for the ladies and kids. Mid birth storage for boat rods and fishing gear - out of the way. Very accessible to the bow which for anchor access and even fishing. This is a key safety feature especially...
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    Shout-Out to The GPS Store

    I've had excellent experiences with the GPS Store as well.
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    Passenger Seat 285 Freedom Actuator Issue

    I'd either contact GW Cust Service or your local dealer. I find the best way is to just have at it. Usually commercial off the shelf parts are used by GW and if you can get to the part and identify it, you can find it on the web.
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    damage under gunwales

    I agree with Dennis but I'd bring it up to GW and see what they say. Could get an opinion from a local glass guy. Maybe there is something they can do if it bothers you.
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    Cushion Repair

    Looks good... I always do things myself and have a professional do it if I fail or if the job is too difficult.
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    Fuel tank idea - comments?

    I'd just go with a certified manufacturer, see what the options are and get it coated by them.
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    New member

    Welcome aboard.
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    Battery Switch - Operate on Battery 1, 2, or Battery 1+2 ?

    1 and 2. Only operate Both if you have to in an emergency.
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    Finally closed the deal!

    Looks great. Good luck with her.
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    Question for the Sand-Bar people

    Likely not unfortunately.
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    Marlin window leak

    best to take pics. usually there are fastners on the inside frame of the window. maybe share the pics with GW Cust Service for ideas.
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    Interior Update

    Just get a walking foot for your sewing machine. You can do just about anything (fabric, vinyl etc) on a boat with it.
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    Livewell and Washdown Pump

    I'd get the same one. Sureflow Blaster2. Sould be plug and play.
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    Find Parts

    those were a custom part made by GW. likely the mold is long gone. you'll have to find someone that can mold plastic to get it fabricated.
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    Interior Update

    I was able to use the back side of the cushion (black fabric with zippers on all but one). Really wasn't that bad of a job.
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    Seat Bushing?

    Take some pics and see if you can find a manufacturers label on the slide and the seat. In addition, start checking the marine websites.
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    Interior Update

    Some pre-launch interior pics. We re-did the cushions and curtains. Not bad for $150 in materials and our labor to cut and sew.