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Hey Once Again: I had a Seafarer 22,(the one I told you about that I got a drop hitch for my truck to get it in my shed.) I sold it and got a 232 Gulfstream and the ride is MUCH better. I personally would not run Superior on any regular basis offshore with a Seafarer. It would be uncomfortable...

I think Denko's estimate is close; With a radar dome, mine would be a little over 13'. I know it sounds a little out-of-the-box, but think about the tractor idea. You obviously borrow one before you commit to make sure it does snake the boat in. A used John Deere with a 3-point hitch...

I have a 232 w/trailer and I have measured it. With a GPS antenna and hardtop sitting on a bunk trailer mine came to 12' 6" I do not have a radar dome, so I can't help there, but if you can keep the overall height around 12' 5"-6" you can get it in your garage. Simply get a drop hitch that...

Hmm..Never thought of that. A phone book is cheaper than a Marlin..

Interesting; Same thing happened to me: I went aboard a fairly rare Chesapeake 29 in our Basin. Captain let me stand behind the helm and the window framing was right in my line of sight. Deal breaker..The windshield will never move and I won't be getting any taller at 63. Shame..neat boat...

As I often do, I agree with family affair. I would certainly get a bunk trailer. If you are contemplating longer trips made more often in your future, overbuild your trailer. Get it w/ heavier capacity axles, electric over hydraulic brakes and heavy-duty framing. You will be surprised how much...

I agree. It's certainly the sweet spot for us and we are looking to order one in a couple years, hopefully.

I was scared of the Marlin going away also. Called the Plant and they said the Marlin is staying in the lineup for the foreseeable future as it is still a strong sale for GW. That said, you wouldn't know it in Fla. Our dealers locally don't even stock one for inventory. For that matter, they...

Hey Journeyman; Check your Private Message Box. I sent you one, or attempted to.. If I screwed up and it didn't go thru, hit me back here and I'll try again.

No wonder they cost so much... Great batteries, I agree.

Doc: Group 27M 930CCA X2 Power. That's all I could read leaning down into the battery area.

Just looked at the ticket.. Group # 27 it says. Covers coming off the boat today; I'll look in the battery compartment to see if there's any other ID info.

Oops, one more thing. Get a Dutton 2-speed winch to make cranking that big boat easier. The gearing is not unlike a multi-speed bike that you can gear down going uphill. Use the normal gear to bring the boat most of the way onto the trailer. Then, when it gets hard to crank as you lose the...

I have a Gulfstream and until I moved to Fla, I trailered it all the time. Since your ramp is close and if you don't travel far, your truck should be marginally alright. This really depends on whether you have twins or a single, how much fuel/gear you carry, etc. My 232 weighs 10,100 lbs full y...

Doc; You could very well be right, I'm just going by the timing of the failures. I thought it more than coincidental that my Guest Charger failed shortly after the AGM's were installed. Remember, not a peep out of either the original charger or the batteries for 8 years until the batteries were...

everwhom; Refer to my answer earlier in this thread; I had to replace my original Guest charger after I had AGM's installed.

Your mechanics are likely referring to the extreme heat here and they say it takes an early toll on batteries. I would agree, but keeping the batteries fully charged during periods your boat is not in use will prolong their life. Your battery lifespan seems short to me. They should last at...

Yes there is if your current Marlin charger doesn't have an "AGM" setting on it's panel that you can switch to. I have a 2007 Gulstream that came with a Guest Charger. The batteries that came with the boat new lasted 8 years, no problems with either the charging system or the batteries. When...

I can't add anything to the marvelous advice given. Well..One thing. 5 aborted attempts is better than one gelcoat ding. If it looks iffy, reverse out and try again.

Two Things: 1.) The condition/incline of the ramps you frequent. Is the exposed area of the ramp at low tide slick with slime,etc? Is the concrete deeply grooved allowing for traction? 2.) The weight of your boat. I have a 232 Gulfstream. In my towing days before I moved to Fla, I rarely...