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  1. Billv

    New engines?

    Well I now own in addition to my GW Release a 2000 GW Marlin. I’ll be taking the engines off the Marlin and putting them on my Release and taking the engines off my Release putting them on the Marlin and selling the Marlin
  2. Billv

    New engines?

    I need to purchase the boat and engines. I plan to switch the engines from my boat to the marlin, repair the fiberglass damage and resell the marlin with my old engines. The range is based on my estimate of repair costs and being able to sell the Marlin
  3. Billv

    New engines?

    Fiberglass damage to bow pulpit, starboard stern corner, fist size puncture above water line on port side. The bottom was never painted this boat was likely in a lift or rack and got bounced around. Cabin and other places that would hold water are dry. There is even a box of tissues in the...
  4. Billv

    New engines?

    I did start them and was able to check fluids. From that perspective they look good. They are still on the Marlin in an insurance yard.
  5. Billv

    New engines?

    Looking for some oppinions. I have a 2005 GW Release with twin 250HP (3.3L) Yamahas 1705 hours. I may have the opportunity to get used 2016 250HP (4.2L) Yamahas with only 100 hours. I dont have the option to have the engines surveyed but I did see them run.. They are on a 2000 Marlin that...
  6. Billv

    Durable winter boat cover - 255 Freedom with hard top.

    TTop covers. Probably on year 10 here with mine in Pennsylvania
  7. Billv

    Any 283 Release owners out there

    I have an 05 release and love it. On the heavy side and runs like a tank which is what I wanted. Minimizes the waves in rough conditions. I’ve made tweaks to it over the years but generally well fit it out
  8. Billv

    What are your Top 3 favorite boat mods or additions you've made?

    Garmin 8616xsv with side scan. Finding structure is so easy now
  9. Billv

    ISO Upholsterer to Make New Cushions

    Unfortunately my experience is that Marine upholstery is expensive. Be prepared for sticker shock. I’ve actually re-done some myself just to save money
  10. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    This was taken while running out for the marina fluke tournament
  11. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    Drone.
  12. Billv

    12v coffee maker?

    Just found a Coleman propane portable coffee maker that might work
  13. Billv

    12v coffee maker?

    Are there any good 12v coffee makers for use on my center console?
  14. Billv

    Electronics box switch

    I had the same problem on my 05 283 release replace the switch fix the problem
  15. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    running Cape May Inlet
  16. Billv

    Diesel

    Great torque and fuel efficieny with the diesel outboards. Drawback is weight, ~25% heavier and at least with the Cox idle speed is 5 mph due to large prop size.
  17. Billv

    283 Release Helm seat replacement?

    I would like to see a picture of what you did if you wouldn’t mind thanks
  18. Billv

    283 Release Helm seat replacement?

    Has anyone replaced the helm bench seat on a 283 or similar model with Lebroc or similar bucket seat? Mine is beginning to wear out and I am sure recovering would be $1000 so I as considering an upgrade to a twin bucket seat. any thoughts?
  19. Billv

    Yamaha F350 flywheel?

    Wow - every 80 hours of use in the 3500rpm range would be a PITA
  20. Billv

    Yamaha F350 flywheel?

    I beleive that the Yamaha F350 made during ~2012 to ? have a problem with the flywheel requiring it to be replace every 80 hours of use in the 3500RPM range. Does any one know if they have corrected this problem and in what year?