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Hey: This is a great site full of knowledgeable GW owners. Others will likely weigh in but I'll start. I have owned both a Seafarer and a Gulfstream. Both are marvelous boats. I am not familiar with the sea conditions in the Pacific NW, but I do know how the boats your asking about ride and...

Half: Seeing that he's doing the Loop, my guess is he wants to connect the trip by starting where he left off, meaning the Tombigbee. He can zip down the canvas and the sun will give a "Greenhouse Effect" in there, plus it'll warm in a few days. This cold snap will be temporary. Of more...

Probably too late now, but I've launched my 232 Gulfstream at a ramp across the small bay from Aqua Yacht Harbor. It's technically in Counce TN, but you can see the Miss/Tenn line at the bridge across the basin from the ramp. The water was deep enough, (5-6 feet, as I recall) the ramp was in...

Indeed it is. It's a real revalation when you've run V4's & V6's in the past. My intention was not to complicate things but to let you know that I've been very happy with mine. I was told the potential problems beforehand and was assured by reliable techs and Yamaha themselves that replacing...

I forgot you went down toward Bay Springs and points South before. Should I start a separate thread for my trip questions? I'm not really interested in A/C installation and I don't want to keeping butting in. Looking forward to hearing about the "next leg."

Where will you put in first if your headed South on the Tombigbee? I recall you went s far as Pickwick Landing/Aqua Yacht Harbor at the top end of the waterway previously.

Funny: I was just contemplating sending you a message to get an update and; voila! Questions & Observations: Questions: 1.) With the bigger Sailfish, will you sleep aboard more than with the Journey? I know you prefer shoreside lodging, but was wondering... 2.) Will you work the same...

I have a 2018 Marlin with 350’s and couldn’t be happier. The V8 torque and power is amazing and I would buy them again if that scenario ever came up. I’ve already I have 2018 350’s on my Marlin and love them. The power&torque of the V8 is amazing. I get the flywheels changed on my 100 hr...

Doubt it; Our dealership in Fla doesn't keep any cabin boats on the lot anymore. Nobody buys anything but the bow riders & CC's. Therefore, I doubt whether Grady will bring a cabin boat to your show unless the colder climate up there increases cabin sales. I'm not sure what retail would be on a...

I am not experienced nor knowledgeable enough to give you an estimated value, but I have heard several comment both on here and in person that the 272 was legendary. Owners would rave about the ride, handling, etc. over later model 282's and other Gradys. It's no answer to your question but...

Sounds like a solid plan: Have a great run and enjoy the rest of the season!

I don't know anything at all about fishing, trolling or any of that. The only thing of value I can contribute to this is one factor that hasn't been mentioned. Rough water can significantly reduce your fuel mileage. If your on the edge, which from reading this you are, a change in conditions...

I have a checklist and go thru it everytime I go out. The items I include are crucial things like closing the generator seacock before taking off. I have a host of other things on the list, all of which, if forgotten, would cost me big. I have it on a clip board in the cabin and always check...

Joining the others in offering congratulations on your rig. Ever curious; will you stay aboard more often with the bigger cabin? Where is the next leg starting & ending? You do realize your 3+MPG days are over.... Glad your taking the cruise back up; many of us enjoy following along...

UPCA111: Thanks to you, and to everyone for chiming in on this. Again, if after towing the Marlin the Cummins is lacking in power, I'll investigate. My Dodge is a 2007 with 177K miles so there's no warranty anymore. From what I've read here and the casual conversations I've participated in, my...

Speaking of, I found an organization that will assemble all the permits needed for the journey, state by state. They charge $65.00 per state, I think, and do everything. Since the permit requirements vary from state-to-state, acquiring them would be a hassle at best and a nightmare at worst...

Hey Tim: Appreciate the insight on the Cummins power concept. I am simply not versed well enough in this field to talk intelligently about it. As I mentioned to Dennis, if the Cummins doesn't strain or seem to be overworked pulling the Marlin, I'll probably let it alone. I have so much else...

Dennis: Thanks, as always for your input. I am gonna see how it pulls the Beast and then decide if I need to jazz it up some. I'll let you know how it does! Buffalo: What Dennis said. I would opt for the proper permits; It wouldn't take a sharp officer to realize a Marlin is overwide. You...

Dennis: Funny you should mention the 454; I had a 3/4 with a 454 that my son now has. It got 10-13 empty. 9 & below with any kind of heavy load. I shudder to think what it would be with this rig. Probably 5-6 as you said. Not too much better than the Yamahas... A couple people have approached...

KY Grady: Did you get my "Conversation reply?" Great shot and very cool rig you have there! That Seafarer is insanely clean. I assume with your truck being a '19 you have the 6.7? I remember for years after Ford built the infamous 6.0 that all the Reps went to their dealer meetings with...