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  1. 1998sailfish

    AutoPilot upgrade from manual hydraulic

    oooops, guess I timed that poorly! Enjoy your auto pilot!
  2. 1998sailfish

    AutoPilot upgrade from manual hydraulic

    Buy my Simrad AP44 in the For Sale area. Its a deal .........and has a complete sea star hose system. It was intended for my Marlin but the boat has been sold.
  3. 1998sailfish

    Which T-Bag for Storage on Marlin

    My 2000 Marlin came with the correct fitting top bag from Grady White. Perhaps you could start there. I don't know about the top contour for earlier models but I will say that they used the same hardtop for many years after 2000. The matching contour Grady T-bag holds a large amount of life...
  4. 1998sailfish

    First Grady 30Marlin

    Congrats on the Marlin purchase. You are most likely getting just under one statute mile per gallon of fuel at 3800 RPM with both fuel tanks filled. Prior to repowering my Marlin , I Ran the same motors, Your motors are very forgiving but love to drink fuel. I have been to Block Canyon (85...
  5. 1998sailfish

    Possible Re-power 07 Marlin

    One last note: 300 or 250 E-Tec G2's................same exact motor .............different programing. Yes, that is correct info directly from my dealer. My 2000 Marlin has a 500hp transom rating so I chose to stick with it. Our marlin has a top speed of 44 mph @ 50% fuel with 4...
  6. 1998sailfish

    Possible Re-power 07 Marlin

    Ok, lets talk E-Tec G2's I do know that I was the first on this forum to re=power my Marlin with G2- 250's. I currently have over 300 hrs on the motors and I have zero complaints. I will say that operation of the G2's is equal to 4 strokes in cost per mile of operation when comparing the...
  7. 1998sailfish

    Marlin fresh water system

    Beside the pressure relief, the Hot hot water heater has a low drain valve. Is this valve in the closed position for sure ?
  8. 1998sailfish

    208 re-power with 200 hp E-tec G2 - which prop?

    Agreed ! I've been running twin 250 G 2's with 4 blade RX props since 2016.
  9. 1998sailfish

    SeaDek

    Thanks for the link and info. I'm pulling the trigger on this project.
  10. 1998sailfish

    SeaDek

    Has anyone installed this in their cockpit and helm ? Just received my template kit. My non-skid is fine but I'm liking the look of the teak colors. From what I have read it holds up and cleans well. I must admit I am a bit reluctant to pull the trigger since once it is stuck there is no...
  11. 1998sailfish

    Types of Two Stroke Oil You Run: Any Probs With It?

    Twin 250 Evinrude G2's.................Evinrude XD100 only Yamalube TCw3 in the old injected OX 66's
  12. 1998sailfish

    Marlin flush mount screen sizes

    Nss Evo2 9" just fit.......in the lower electronics / box
  13. 1998sailfish

    F-26 Tigercat Repower with G2’s

    I've been running a pair of G2 250's on my Marlin since their release. Welcome to the club !!
  14. 1998sailfish

    2001 300 Marlin Repower with Mercury 300 Verados

    I have been running a pair of Evinrude G2 250's on my 2000 Marlin since the motors came on the market. 300 plus hours later.........I continue to remain very pleased with my purchase. I have had much interest in prospective buyers of my Marlin but am not interested in selling at this time...
  15. 1998sailfish

    Bolsters redone in Connecticut. Recommendations?

    Although not quiet as easy as RI Grady makes it out to be if your intent is to make them look like OEM .......The link below may be of assistance to you. I reupholstered combing pads, stern seat and seat back on my old 98' 272 Sailfish in 2012. Fun project .......as long as you have a Walking...
  16. 1998sailfish

    Yamaha ox66 250 HP WOT 4900 @35 MPH. Is this normal?

    5600 rpm is a better target. When was the last time the High Pressure Fuel pump (VST) was serviced as well as internal (inside the VST fuel pump body ) cleaned or replaced? Also, the same for the O2 sensor. Low pressure pumps (3) , O2 sensor, as well as a sensor called "altitude" (yes ...
  17. 1998sailfish

    Bolsters redone in Connecticut. Recommendations?

    Atlas Auto, in East Haven next to Home Depot. 203-467-2463 Kevin
  18. 1998sailfish

    2014 Marlin leaks

    I've owned my 2000 Marlin since mid summer 2014. I recently did the following to control the wet bilge issues. Rear cup holders draining into rear bilge: Re plumbed the cup holder drains to connect to the overboard drain that clears water from the inner rim of the live well . I have always...
  19. 1998sailfish

    re-powered the Finest Kind...again!

    Looks great and welcome to the G2 club ! I think you will be very pleased with your selection.
  20. 1998sailfish

    Grady White 275 Repowered with G2's

    No issues, reaching 160 hrs. Boat will be in before Memorial day. Installing a freshwater flush head to replace the OEM seawater flush unit and adding Simrad auto pilot. Tis the season.............Finally !