New (Used) Grady Marlin Owner, Hi!

Island Pilot

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2017
Messages
55
Reaction score
24
Points
8
Age
47
Location
Key Largo, FL
Model
Marlin
Hello from Key Largo! We just purchased an 04 Marlin, absolutely love it!!! We came out of a Parker 2320 we owned for 14 years, then a long list of boats prior to that. The Marlin is the absolute best layout we have ever had. I am looking forward to learning and contributing here. Thanks!!!!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0018.jpg
    IMG_0018.jpg
    649.6 KB · Views: 23

Ky Grady

GreatGrady Captain
Staff member
Joined
Mar 1, 2006
Messages
2,914
Reaction score
1,271
Points
113
Location
Berea, KY/Cross, SC
Model
Seafarer
Killer boat!! Congrats!!!

Parker 2320 was on my list, went for the Grady instead.
 

MA208

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 13, 2011
Messages
192
Reaction score
18
Points
18
Nice, what do you have for power?
 

Island Pilot

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2017
Messages
55
Reaction score
24
Points
8
Age
47
Location
Key Largo, FL
Model
Marlin
I have 225s. They have about 800 hours, and light pitting in the mid section. So I plan on replacing the mid sections this year, and running them for another few years, then replace with new 300s.
 

Ky Grady

GreatGrady Captain
Staff member
Joined
Mar 1, 2006
Messages
2,914
Reaction score
1,271
Points
113
Location
Berea, KY/Cross, SC
Model
Seafarer
Mo pictures is mo better,,,,when you have a chance. We have a picture area here. :cool:
 

Graybeard

Well-Known Member
Joined
Feb 24, 2013
Messages
206
Reaction score
2
Points
18
In February I bought a 2003 Marlin 30. We use it more for cruising with the local GW club and the marina yacht club than fishing.
 

Attachments

  • DB6DFA94-8306-433D-A739-3F3AADDC1DF6.jpeg
    DB6DFA94-8306-433D-A739-3F3AADDC1DF6.jpeg
    501.6 KB · Views: 18

Fishtales

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 31, 2005
Messages
7,490
Reaction score
1,161
Points
113
They are solid boats. You will find a lot here on the Marlin. When you repower, take the time and address the aluminum bump strip and glass under it. Seal it up right and she should last another 15 years.
 

mmiela

GreatGrady Captain
Joined
Mar 28, 2013
Messages
266
Reaction score
48
Points
28
Location
Florida
Congrats on the Marln, if f I lived in a warmer climate I would own one.
 

Island Pilot

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2017
Messages
55
Reaction score
24
Points
8
Age
47
Location
Key Largo, FL
Model
Marlin
Mo pictures is mo better,,,,when you have a chance. We have a picture area here. :cool:
So sadly I have been using her so much since we brought her home 2 weeks ago we don't have enough pics yet!!!! Here are a few additional of her being loaded and at our dock in Key Largo. Some of these may be duplicates from the trailer thread (sorry). My brother in law and I are taking her out to the Islamarada Humps on Thursday for tuna and whoo.... I probably should not have said anything because now I won't catch fish :)... But if I do, I promise I will post some pics!!!!!!!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0009.jpg
    IMG_0009.jpg
    672.1 KB · Views: 26
  • IMG_0024.jpg
    IMG_0024.jpg
    858.3 KB · Views: 24
  • IMG_0015.jpg
    IMG_0015.jpg
    639.9 KB · Views: 24
  • IMG_0023.jpg
    IMG_0023.jpg
    946.6 KB · Views: 23
  • IMG_0024.jpg
    IMG_0024.jpg
    858.3 KB · Views: 22
  • IMG_0027.jpg
    IMG_0027.jpg
    530.8 KB · Views: 23
  • IMG_0028.jpg
    IMG_0028.jpg
    782.1 KB · Views: 25
  • IMG_0032.jpg
    IMG_0032.jpg
    873.7 KB · Views: 24
  • Like
Reactions: Ozz043

Island Pilot

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2017
Messages
55
Reaction score
24
Points
8
Age
47
Location
Key Largo, FL
Model
Marlin
They are solid boats. You will find a lot here on the Marlin. When you repower, take the time and address the aluminum bump strip and glass under it. Seal it up right and she should last another 15 years.

Thanks for the advice! I am assuming you are talking about the pitted and corroded strip on top of my transom (sorry on the road so I can grab a pic)?? Is this something I should or can address now?? This is my first boat with transom mounted outboards (previous boats had armstrong or were inboards) and boat is stored most the time in the water.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ozz043

el jefe

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2008
Messages
218
Reaction score
11
Points
18
Location
Miami
Model
Marlin
The Marlin is a great boat. Enjoy, as we have enjoyed ours.
 

MA208

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 13, 2011
Messages
192
Reaction score
18
Points
18
I have the 225's as well. Despite what you may read elsewhere, I think the power is just fine. I comfortably cruise at 4800 rpms, 31 mph. The transom cap metal piece is a common point of corrosion. Mine is getting fixed this winter. The motors have to be pulled to do it so it's not a small job, but I'll have the exhaust midsections replaced at the same time. No corrosion on my exhaust but I'd like to get a few more years out of my F225's. 830 hours so far. If nothing else it will help with resale when it's time.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ozz043

Fishtales

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 31, 2005
Messages
7,490
Reaction score
1,161
Points
113
Hi,
Tough if not impossible to do if you don't repower at the same time. They have a plastic strip today I believe. I guess you could cut it in half and install in 2 pieces (need to seal the middle) if you didn't do it when repowering.
 

Ozz043

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 13, 2014
Messages
188
Reaction score
12
Points
18
Nice boat, thanks for the pics, love my marlin99
mine had a wet transom when I bought her because of that useless alloy strip, it does not seal the transom at all
After some tlc she’s all good....