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    Shout out to GW!

    I haven't posted this yet as I have been really busy with work and other things. Megabytes has a contract and going to a great new home up the coast in NC. We had a great 13 year run and I will miss her... ...that is until Megabytes III arrives in the spring! Yep, new Marlin 300 is on the way...
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    Raleigh Boat Show 2013

    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...
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    Raleigh Boat Show

    Anyone going to the Raleigh boat show this Saturday? I will be there to harass the GW factory folks and make sure they don't drop my beloved Marlin. (-: I would enjoy meeting other GG members. And Joe, $265 for a 300? Ouch! Megabytes is looking more cost effective every year. I may have to pay...
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    Seat cushion

    Anyone know the price of a 2004 Marlin bottom helm seat cushion (port)? Any good sources?
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    New Marlin video

    Here is a link to a new video about the Marlin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlkfLeeYbcg I haven't seen one in years at the boat shows or dealer so it is nice to see some minor updates. o New hatch design for genny and bilge access. This is awesome and answers the great access I saw on the...
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    New NC Dealer Named

    Radio Island Marina is now the GW dealer for the MC area. Great folks.
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    New lights

    For those who asked here is a pic of my new u/l lights. They are Ocean Amphibian A12s x 2. http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pi ... 1283299667 PS: You will need to copy and paste the link.
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    Notes from the Raleigh Boat Show

    o The crowd seemed pretty good although I was told Friday was slooow. o There was a shortage of large boats compared to some years. Biggest GW was a 330. Pursuit showed a OS315. o GW is back to a 5 day week but with a smaller staff (under 300). o There are no plans to drop the Marlin...
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    Boat Sank

    http://fryingpantower.com/ftopict-15853.html This fellow posts a lot on this site and is a class guy. I really feel sorry for him. Maybe the GW bashers on THT will lay off for awhile.
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    New NC Dealer Named

    Got a letter in the mail yesterday. The new ILM area dealer is Atlantic Marine at Wrightsville Beach. I look forward to getting to know them. They have a great reputation.
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    Raleigh Boat Show

    Here are some observations from the Raleigh Boat Show this past weekend. I'll post some GW specific info later. o The crowd was better then expected. After hearing from the NE US shows, I was surprised at the turnout. Since it was the first year in a wonderful new LARGE venue it was hard to...
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    290 page now on GW website

    Not listed under boats but this works: www.gradywhite.com/290 Very nice looking boat!
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    Thanks to someone

    While getting the boat ready for Spring, I was having problems getting water pressure in the freshwater system. I recalled someone mentioning thee is a filter to clean. I pulled the tackle station, found the filter, and lo and behold it was indeed clogged. After cleaning it out, my...
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    Pricing on new canvas

    I am going to start getting some quotes on new canvas for my Marlin. At present, I am leaning toward the new style ivory which GW now offers. Has anyone had canvas done lately on a 300? What should I expect to pay for canvas equivalent to what GW installs on current models? Any tips would...
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    boat pix