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    Sleeping on the boat

    The past couple of boat overnights I've found the cushions for the forward berth on my Marlin to be stiff. Added a 2" memory foam layer, but it squeezes down early and still turns into "too firm". I'm open to thoughts from others on what you do or add to improve your sleeping quarters...
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    Best boat you never owned?

    Ready, set, GO! Now that I've slept on my own Marlin, it's a 456 Canyon for doing the Great loop. Never going to happen, barring a Powerball win
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    Marlin aux fuel fill

    2018 Marlin: Finding it difficult to fill the aux (rear) fuel tank. Rate that it accepts fuel is much less than the first auto-notch on the handle. If more than that, it bubbles up / shuts off. Initial guess is vent is restricted, or fill neck was kinked during install. Didn't have time to...
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    Marlin Therapy

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    Tackle Storage

    What are the best options for tackle storage that folks are using, given the drawer and door sizes? I have a 300 Marlin located on Lake Erie and have switched from typical Plano Stowaway 3700 (in my old boat) to the boxes with individual tubes for each hard body lure (way too large or current...
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    The weekend finally came!!!

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    Erie to North Channel trip

    Good Morning, Long term I've been looking at all kinds of extended boat trips from Port Clinton OH area to places on Erie and other Great Lakes. It helps me get through the winter months. Has anyone traveled from Erie to the North Channel on north shore of Lake Huron recently? Curious about...
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    One of those days

    This wait is painful. Is it normal to re-line poles and make new leaders multiple times waiting on the ice to clear for the new boat?
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    Well, here goes!

    After 3+ years of searching, agonizing, wishing for a lottery win, riding in several friends boats, and tooling around in Erie relatively calm water in my 19' Lund, I purchased a 2018 300 Marlin! No, there is no financial measurement or justification that makes this a great investment. It's a...