C Capt Armchair GreatGrady Captain Joined Jan 2, 2008 Messages 115 Reaction score 1 Points 0 Nov 5, 2008 #1 What is the approx draft of the Marlin with f225's and genset, with a moderate load, say 200 gal of fuel? Thanks!
What is the approx draft of the Marlin with f225's and genset, with a moderate load, say 200 gal of fuel? Thanks!
M megabytes GreatGrady Captain Joined Feb 10, 2005 Messages 2,005 Reaction score 2 Points 36 Location Cary/Wrightsville Beach, NC Nov 5, 2008 #2 The hull draft is listed at 23". I have floated in 3' of water with the engines trimmed up. If you take 36" as OK then I would guess the minimum water is likely in then 28"-32" range. Personally I would use 3' to allow some margin for error.
The hull draft is listed at 23". I have floated in 3' of water with the engines trimmed up. If you take 36" as OK then I would guess the minimum water is likely in then 28"-32" range. Personally I would use 3' to allow some margin for error.
B Barry Pugh Member Joined Mar 27, 2008 Messages 23 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Coles Point, VA Nov 5, 2008 #3 I have snuck onto my lift in 18" of water. No problems, however I don't like doing it.
S SOJOURN Member Joined May 18, 2007 Messages 23 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Nov 6, 2008 #4 Marlin Draft I've been in 2' - but I stand up on my toes just in case!!!!
