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The tour is great. Not only will you see how the boats are made but also meat many of the great factory folks. They are like a family. Seriously!

Try some long grilling tongs. I have some which are a good 24".

Congrats. My first boat wad an 88 228g with hardtop. Bought it 2 years old. Great boat. A member here from GA restored it a few years ago.

Yes, GW uses wood stringers but they are sealed and warrantied. THT has some loud anti-GW folks so beware of the bias. I owned a 272 and now a 300. Excellent boats. The 300 is larger, rides better, but costs more. I have F225s which push it to a 28kt cruise with ease. The F250s add 2-4 kts to...

Another happy Marlin owner here. Most of the large storage is in the cabin but the cockpit isn't bad either. I keep large items under the port seat. That is a one LARGE space. I stow a first aid kit, flares, spotlight, 12v fan, fighting belt, knives, and other items. Small stuff like pliers and...

Congrats. My first boat was a 1988 228g with hardtop purchased 2 years old. Great boat.

I had a 97 272 with efi 225s. It would cruise at 30-32 kts running 4700 rpm.

I used tabs when heading into seas. The 272 before the hull was extended would stay on plane above around 18 kts.

I use tabs pretty aggressively when going into a head sea. The conditions will dictate when they are needed when I start taking some hard landings. In some situations they can greatly reduce pounding and allow a few extra knots of speed. Once they seas come to beam they are less effective and...

Actually, I am with you in that same minority. :praise

I agree, Danny. The center helm doesn't work for me. I don't need all of the seating there and much prefer the 300 layout. The lines are great and it is a fine looking boat. DCs are outselling other models in each size range according to the factory folks. I wonder how much longer walkarounds...

GW folks explained the hull is over 36 so they are branding as a 37. They have already sold at least two!

Tidbits from the boat show. O Great to see GW staff. Always fun. O DCs rule. Walkarounds fading. Wonder how long they will be available. O 225 and 275 big sellers O 330 doing well O 307 outsells all other 30s COMBINED O new DC on 36 hull debuts at Miami. Called 37. O many nice cosmetic touches...

Trivia John Carroll is married to GW prez Kris.

You could probably have a starboard door fabricated. I am guessing it would need to swing up. It could come to the edge of the steps but that area would still be open. I must admit I have never seen that done. Mine is also for storage. I keep folding chairs, fish bag, cushions, long boom...

Had a 272 and now a 300. Principle is the same but larger boat with more engine spacing is easier. Good advice here on this thread. I agree with Alfa on not using wheel. It just adds another distraction when timing may be important. This is true when wind or current is a factor. One more tip...

228g was my very first boat. Bought it two years old. Fond memories. Congrats!

I've had nothing but incredible service from GW including a headliner repair when my boat was 8 years old. You might contact Eddie Rowe at GW. He can help you find a qualified person to make the repair. It is not reasonable to expect a warranty repair on a product that old by ANY manufacturer.

When the Marlin was redesigned in 2004, the engines went from 26 to 34 inch centers. It definitely makes close turning much easier ( comparing to my 1997 282). As someone mentioned, the placement must ensure clean water without turbulence caused by strakes or other hull features. I have heard...

Ditto!