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    2004 Grady Marlin/ 2011 F300’s

    Hello All - Considering putting my Marlin up for sale, looking to move into a larger boat. Please let me know if there is any interest out there, best to call me or text to (908) 963-1997. All options except bow thruster. Multiple Garmin displays, Phantom radar, 1kW chirp and structure scan...
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    04 Marlin 300 winter projects

    Separating house from engine crank batteries, ACR charge relays. Dual Garmin displays up in ebox’s, moving the radios to the console, found a home for the one (left of steering wheel) other will prob be built into helm to the right of the hole that houses a Furuno VX2. Rocket launcher pedestal
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    Grady Marlin windshield wiper blades - Goodyear

    I grabbed a set of these Goodyear wiper blades (20") from Costco. They snapped right onto my 2004 Grady Marlin wiper arm. Andrew
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    Marlin 300 rub rail caps (early models)

    Hello All - I'm starting this post to see there are any folks out there needing the obsolete older style rub rail caps for their Marlin. Below are some pics of ones I have manufactured. Depending on interest I may make more sets and make them available here. Targeting keeping cost below...
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    2004 Grady Marlin Underwater lights location *SOLUTION*

    Hi - I have two Seablaze X underwater lights I would like to mount on my Grady marlin. Can anyone make recommendation on placement of lights on the transom that has done this on their boat, thanks. (best fit placement for drilling the wire hole, ease of grabbing the wires and good underwater...
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    Advice needed on new curtains for Grady

    1995 Grady Islander with a hard top in NJ (Boat currently in LBI). Who to use in NJ (as for a fabricator/installer) and what material for canvas and the clear vinyl. Also and input on configuration like single pannels on the sides vs two and "smiley" face zippers sections on front and side...
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    First Tuna for the "Back 4 More"

    Hi Guys - I spent the last 2 years readying my GW268 for this day, from rigging the boat to assembling fishing and safety gear to learning about offshore fishing. I want to thank my friend from Morrisons for letting me buddy boat out to one of the northern canyons with him yesterday. Left the...
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    Charging while in dock

    Hi - This year I needed to replace my "house" Interstate battery (new last year), Interstate told me I overcharged it (5 of the 6 cells were dry and he said one was dead altogether). My Charles charger (new unit last year) is always on when I am docked, is that wrong? Andy
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    Who uses Lee's Jr. on their ~27' cuddy?

    Hi - I am looking to add Lee's Jr outrigger holders (with 18.5' poles) to my 268 Islander. Does anyone have any experience with these, and if so, how do you like them? Thanks, Andy
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    Grady Cockpit Bolster Project

    Hi - I was inspired by the many posts on this forum concerning recovering/building coaming bolsters. The solid backing material (the board that hangs on the stainless clips that the vinyl staples to) was the only thing I had to figure out on my own (high density pvc foam board), everything else...
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    Autopilot components location for 268 Islander

    Hi - I will be installing a Raymarine X10 autopilot on my 268 this or next month. I am looking for advice on where to mount the "Brain computer" and the "fluxgate compass" on this particular boat. Can anyone help me out on this one? thanks. Andrew.
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    Rent a trailer to bring my 268 Islander home?

    Hi, Im looking into renting a trailer to bring my 268 Islander from LBI, NJ to my home in Flemington. I am re-powering this winter and it would be so much more convenient to do it at home vs down the beach. Any ideas or anyone local willing to rent? (Hauler is really expensive!!)
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    Props for 200hp HPDI's on Islander 268

    Hi - I am looking at two used but nice Yamaha stainless steel props for sale. They are 14 1/4" and a 19 Pitch. I'm looking for a recommendation on the best all around performance prop for this setup. I'd greatly appreciate any help or in site into this.
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    Repowering my 26 Islander

    Hi All I purchased two 2006 Yamaha 200 HPDI outboard motors and will be swapping out he single 1995 Yamaha 250. Does anyone have any experience with this type of conversion? It would also help me immensely if someone with twin 2 strokes could share some pictures of the layout of oil tanks and...
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    PURCHASED the 1995 Islander!!

    Hello All, Well, I ended up purchasing the 1995 Islander and couldn’t be happier, with the hull. The V-X 250hp Yamaha is loud, sucks fuel and oil is very loud and seems like not enough engine for the boat. That being said it fires right up and has been meticulously maintained from the start...
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    1993 24' Expedition or 1995 26' Islander???

    Hello All, I am new to this forum and new to boating! I am looking to buy my first boat this weekend and it’s between a excellent condition 24' explorer with an Evinrude 225 or a meticulously maintained 1995 26' Islander with a Yamaha 250. I do like the layout of the Islander (its in the water...