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Hey everyone! Looking for your thoughts on pricing my boat -- thinking about making a change... What do you think this will go for (I know there are a lot of variables)? 2004 Marlin 300 Twin Yamaha F225 w/ 1250 hours (run great) Full electronics - but dated Air Conditioning, Windlass, Hard Top...

Hello! Anyone know what is under this cabin floor piece / how to remove the wood? Marlin 300 (2004).

Hello! Any idea why Grady used (uses?) a fuel tank screened through-hull for the holding tank vent? Mine keeps getting clogged (I think from the outside) and my holding tank ends up under a lot of pressure! I've confirmed no blockage in the vent between the tank and the through-hull. I'm...

Hello all, Looking for ideas--simple ones--to reduce the sway of my Marlin's cockpit Bimini while underway. You'll see in the photo that there is nothing stopping side-to-side sway.... I can't lay it backwards as it hits engines and when brought forward, it doesn't make it to the hardtop...

I've just moved up from a 2003 Journey (258) that I had for 10 years to a 2004 Marlin (300) - so far very happy as the boat is very familiar, but different and bigger, but not too big. One subject I have questions on is how to manage the two fuel tanks. There are two 150ish gallon fuel tanks -...

In order to get better access to my GPS and to increase storage, I moved my GPS up to the panel where my engine gauges are. My Grady Dealer was able to get me a replacement panel (made of ABS) for under $130 and I sawed / drilled in the spots for the equipment. My VHF is flush mounted in the...

I've been considering putting in a large access hatch to gain storage where the optional aux fuel tank would go. I've checked for support beams, wires, etc. and it appears clear. Any concerns before I make the cuts to install this?

I'm planning on changing the panel where my engine gauges are mounted -- but can't figure out how to unplug them. My assumption is that I need to disconnect each wire / group of wires where they connect and not the black rubber "plug" on the back of the instrument. Assuming that is true, how...

I am considering replacing the panel that currently has my tach and speed gauges and replacing it with a panel that has my GPS flush-mounted. With that, there will only be room for one of my gauges... I can get fuel level, speed, and voltage through my GPS display. Am I overlooking any...

I am assuming that I need my prop "adjusted" or replaced due to a pitch issue, but curious if anyone can think of any other cause for this issue: My maximum RPM used to be 5500 and my top end speed about 39 mph. In the last year or so, I can get up to 6000 RPM and my top speed is 34-36 MPH. I...

In short: One of my batteries is showing 10 volts, the other 7. When I switch to "both" they show 12 (and can start my F225). How can this be? I'd figure it should show 8 or 9... Background My AGM batteries were left on the boat (an oversight by my boat guy) all winter (Boston). They must...

How moist is okay for a transom? My boat spends the winter out of the water and the summer on a mooring. Is this reading okay? Other spot-readings were similar or better (dry).

In anticipation of foul weather, I am thinking about how best to secure my 258 on the mooring... Should I secure it to the mooring via the bow eye (for trailering) or are the bow cleats (how I normally secure it) a better choice? :hmm

In a mysterious turn of events, my prop has been damaged (I don't know how / when). When I bought the boat 4 years ago, I had the prop reconditioned. Should I be buying a new prop or can this be repaired? All three blades are damaged. See Photos:

It took several attempts to get my Yamaha F225 to go down the other day. The tilt was working fine as was the port trim piston. The starboard would not retract. After several attempts, it worked fine the rest of the day. I'm sure one of you will know exactly what the issue is after looking...

Just thought I'd report on my cruise this week to Nantucket from Marblehead (north of Boston) via Cape Cod Bay, Cape Cod Canal, Woods Hole, Vineyard Sound, and Nantucket Sound. 120 Miles each way. I was very fortunate with the weather: 5-10 kts of wind, very little wave action, and decent to...

Just launched for the season and was inspecting the work done to prepare my boat. I see that my two-year old AGM battery has a big crack by the negative post. It had been removed for the season. I've pulled it from the boat (assuming it is unsafe), but before I complain to the guy who...

I think I need to add 2 inches to my paint in the bow for next year - have it taper up since the stern looks good. Anything I can do about that scum line? I scrub it every week or so... Any suggestions / guidance? http://www.flickr.com/photos/alpertphoto/3153698919/...

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Seeking thoughts on what damage may have occurred due to a delay in winterization. My boat was pulled a month ago, but the guy I have servicing it apparently hasn't winterized it yet. We've had several days of temps in the 20s... Went to take a look today and found a couple of inches of ice...