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Starting to plan for a 2018 or 2019 Marlin. (I want to snag one before they kick them to the curb for another bowrider.) One of the many decisions to be made is power. I would be interested in the opinions of Marlin owners and folks with knowledge of both engines. This is old news to...

From there, factor in GPS antenna; Radar Dome, etc. as Dennis mentioned. Seems like your over 13' 6" but hey..you might get lucky.

Great boat; I own a 2007. I will let the more knowledgeable people than myself advise you on potential problem areas with the hull and accessories. I can say that if it is economically feasible to repair the blown powerhead, you will have the absolute perfect power for that hull. I have twin...

Two things: Fish; On the new Marlins, at least, there are two painted options; "Cape Gray" & "Harbor Blue." The rest are colored gelcoat choices. tellch00; In either case, whether gel or paint I think keeping a new boat at a marina with no freshwater option is something to ponder. You will...

Thanks! neat pics.. Glad you boated some keepers this summer..A few years back at Portage, we made a deal with a charter guide operating out of the marina in front of the hotel. We'd get them a couple 12-packs and they would give us fresh-caught salmon that the customers didn't take with them...

That's what I was afraid of... If I fire the gun and get this Marlin, I should probably just put duct tape over the fuel gauge and motor on.. A member on here once said the fuel burn numbers Grady posts on their "Performance Specs" are wildly optimistic. I would believe that. I assume you...

Oh yeah... I have a Dutton 2- speed winch that works great for me. Put it in the hi-gear setting for the first part of the crank-up then switch to the lower gear, like when you downshift a ten-speed bike going up a hill. You can get an electric winch, but I'm not a big strong guy and I winched...

This has been a crusade of mine.. So many folks tow boats with under-equipped trailers; One pays the price in premature bearing wear, brakes failing, sometimes even welds breaking and herky-jerky handling as you experienced. I have a 232 and have experienced all of the above. You are indeed...

If memory serves, aren't you at 1.2 or so w/your 350's at cruise?

I have a friend who had one a couple years ago. Never rode on the boat but he told me he was at 1.0 to 1.1 at cruise with trip 300's. Not sure of the cruising speed, but I'll bet it was hovering around 30 mph. I remember 'cause I was surprised. Didn't think he'd climb over the 1 MPG mark...

Saw some CNN footage today; Reporter doing a live shot in the bow of a flat bottom fishing skiff going up-and-down the streets of Dickinson TX. The footage was startling. Houses halfway underwater. Shots of sheets being tied together to lower people out of second story windows. The reporter...

Your welcome; WX pattern should change as this Low moves NE, returning us to a more normal pattern next week. Let us know how it all goes!

Not sure where the Estero ramp is, but no matter. Assuming your seller didn't leave you a full tank of fuel as part of the deal, head toward Matanzas Pass Bridge on the North end of Estero Island. I don't know the name of the marina, but it's next to the bridge on the island (West) side. It...

I would have to know the location of the ramp your splashing in at. Is it upriver on the Caloosahatchee? Is a ramp on Estero near Ft Myers Beach?

Yeah, with young ones aboard it becomes even more imperative to make the voyages smooth and stress free. Fisherman's Wharf has a pool, I believe. That's always a good vehicle to lets kids blow off steam after being aboard all day. This site has helpful & knowledgeable people that check in...

X2; Echoing Journeyman's thoughts.

Your most welcome; Happy to talk boats and everything related. Keep us up-to-date on how this all works out!

Good choice on postponing the run: Scattered to widespread rain here w/SW to W winds today and tonite. Increasing to 15 Kts this evening. I assume your talking about overnighting after your Cabbage Key lunch stop? Either go out Boca Grande Pass and run offshore 'till Venice Inlet or stay...

Hey FarmLife; Congrats on your Marlin. We hope to follow in your footsteps in a year or so. To your question: RE: WX Sources. I use Marine Text Forecast & Product Listing. NOAA for anything Marine in Fla. I would be somewhat concerned regarding the wx on Sat. We have a Tropical Wave passing...

Crap..Sorry, I just re-read your post and saw you are in N. Michigan, not Superior WI. Oops...