Any CT guys know this boat?

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I took a quick look at this boat. Considering it for a project. 1990 Marlin with original motors. Appears to be fishing regularly. I wasn't able to board it. Its been on craigslist for a long time and the owner doesn't respond with details. I'm considering it for a project boat, repower, refurbish etc. Its in New London CT.
 

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I was on this boat before in ct, nice boat. In fact it was in that slip too. I almost bought it but found another 280. Only thing bad on his was soft deck hatches.

The guy is a serious fisherman and runs offshore and catches fish.

The guy doesn't like tire kickers and doesn't need $. Just to warn you. But he's cool. You'll love the 280, its a fast and strong boat. Buy it!
 
AD, thanks for the info. The soft hatches are easy enough to repair. I'll need to check out the transom and of course the tanks can always go (but normal for that age). I'd be looking to put a pair of newer 4 strokes on there and refurb it up a little. From what I saw the boat looks to be used regularly which is preferable. I get the impression the owner really doesn't want it sold, he's probably enjoying it too much or chartering. Its been on the market 2 years now that I know of.
 
The transom is a giant aluminum i-beam running port to stb and all 8 of my outboard mounting bolts are ABOVE the waterline.

Those 225s are good motors, you'll cruisers 29 - 30 knots and have more power than you need. I have the same package but with 200's and I cruise 25 knots at 4,000 and 27 knots at 4200. I get better fuel burn at 4200 too. The best I've seen on my fuel flow is 1.2 MPG. On average when running in the ocean I'm 0.9 MPG.

My boat jumps up on plane no matter how much fuel, people or gear is onboard. 225's would be awesome to have. Etec G2 250HP would be even betrter!! lol.....but not on a $17k boat. I also docked my boat on the side of a 280 that had Honda 225 4 strokes and I studied the scuppers and I'll tell you my boat sat at the EXACT same level as his. I bet I would beat him in a race though!

I've owned my Yamaha 200's for 3 season's now and they've never failed me. They say if they idle and don't clatter while idling they're fine. Check for SS shift rods too. Those yamaha's are very simple with great electrical systems. If you remove them, let me know.

Send pics when you buy it!
 
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