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    Questions About Marine Insurance

    I also requested a quote from BoatUS and they said $2,580.00 for my 30' Marlin. Went to the local boat show and discussed this with Traveler's Ins. which fully covers my $21K worth of electronics, engines and $5K worth of fishing tackle on board. This includes payment to me for what I paid...
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    Onboard "must have" list

    No better place to come and get fantastic information.... Everyone has given me sound advice in the past..and it was much appreciated. I am the owner of a 1996 30' Marlin and I can tell you first hand that aside from all that they have recommended and suggested ... Get out on the water and...
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    Looking to move my Grady to Flordia ?

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to address this request and comment... I appreciate the input. Seems that I still have a few other local areas to check out before I make my trip out in March. Places like Punta Gorda, Palm Bay and others... I am very excited about the idea of moving to...
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    Looking to move my Grady to Flordia ?

    With six inches of snow on the ground here in Delaware, I am becoming more interested in moving to Florida in the next couple of years or so.. I know that there are a number of members that live in Florida and wanted to ask what they though of a place called "Apollo Beach" on the Gulf. I wanted...
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    Updated Member List

    1) Your screen name...Duty Free 2) Your first name.....George 3) Year and Model of your Grady..1996 Marlin 30' 4) Year and make of your engine (engines)..Twin Yamaha 250 HPDI
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    Updated Member List

    Duty Free George 1996 Marlin 30' 2003 Yamaha(s) 250 hpdi
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    Battery Charger concerns...

    Thanks for getting back to me on this issue... I think my first step is to measure the voltage on each battery to ensure what the actual process is going on. I hate to have to replace the charger if it is ok afterall. Seems that I can leave my car sitting for weeks and the battery remains...
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    Battery Charger concerns...

    I have a 1996 Marlin 30’ with a Dytek Battery charger for the 4 batteries on board. My concern is if I leave the charger on while docked for long periods of time, say 24/7 through the week, will it “cook” the batteries or will it drop down to a trickle charge ?? Again, the unit is a 96’...
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    Taking a trip from Lewes DE to Avalon, NJ

    Thanks very much for the replys on this issue... I am staying overnight at Commadoe Bay Marina. Seems that it is just inside the Townsends Inlet. I am somewhat concerned on the swells as a result of the impending storm far offshore. I will attempt to stay close to shore, maybe a half mile...
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    Taking a trip from Lewes DE to Avalon, NJ

    Thinking about doing this trip this weekend. Question is will the weather cooperate ? I want to take the route just offshore rather than intercoastal. Has anyone attempted this trip offshore ? I plan to stay 1/2 or a full mile off ?? Looking for your comments..suggestions. I am in a 30'...
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    I FOUND THE "WATER IN FORWARD BILGE " PROBLEM !!

    Re: I had time to think about what you have said here and you are right... no way should it be filling up ! I never had a full head before... how do I go about checking those seals ?? Is there something I can try to avoid pulling this all apart ? Thanks for your comments....
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    I FOUND THE "WATER IN FORWARD BILGE " PROBLEM !!

    Hose is in proper place, but for sure the seal on the top of the tank itself is not a good one. Seems that the gasket is very worn and water has little to no means of being held back. Looks like something else I will need to fix... Thanks for the feedback ....
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    I FOUND THE "WATER IN FORWARD BILGE " PROBLEM !!

    Sorry to be a redundent pest on this isuue, but I received so many good comments that I felt like I needed to share this with you.... especially since you all tried to help. I worked on this issue Saturday on my 30' Marlin and found that after I sponged the water out of the forward bilge, it...
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    Forward bilge area always has some water ??

    Yes, there is and it is open but no water enters the jonh while underway... toilet works well but don't understand the water in this bilge...
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    300 Marlin Dash & seat covers.

    Hi... I just noticed that your 30 Marlin is pumping water from the fron bilge ... ( see my post of today looking for help on this topic) Do you get small amounts of water in this area not knowing where it comes from ?? Or do you not have this issue ? But then why is there water coming...
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    Forward bilge area always has some water ??

    Okay, I am new to the forum and needed to ask this question of the seasoned owners of Marlin 30's I have a 1996 Marlin that get water all the time in the forward bilge area.. not very much, maybe an inch or so. I cannot get to them all that great, but it appears that the two valves for the...
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    Need to locate the hot water heater

    Found the heater... Thanks everyone for the valuable imput on locating the water heater... I really appreciate the information.
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    Need to locate the hot water heater

    Proud owner of a 30' Marlin and love the features ... can't seem to locate the hot water heater ?? Can anyone help... it is a 1996 and I looked everywhere to determine the location... Also, have 2003 250 HPDI's and would like to know what to expect for fuel :wink: in terms of gals per hr or...
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    Updated Member List

    New Member.. Screen Name.... Duty Free First Name.........George Yr & model.........1996 30' Marlin yr & model eng...2003 Yamaha 250hp HPDI's