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    a/c location

    I had a 2000 Sailfish and the a/c unit was under the front bunk. I would recommend you ask Grady White customer service. I have always gotten a straight answer from them on issues I have had with my Gradys.
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    marlin in big seas ?

    What is "big seas" to you? "Big seas" to my CINC (wife) is 2+ feet. Big seas to me is 5-7. I run offshore quite a bit with my Marlin. The boat takes more than I will. Anything greater than 4-6 is difficult to fish, CINC has her hands full trying to drive the boat in anything over 3-4. If...
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    Repowering Marlin.

    Thanks for the info. Will standby for the video. Should be cool to watch.
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    Repowering Marlin.

    I am interested in your repower. I have an 07 Marlin. My L/D max at 4100RPM is gives me 1.2 at 20.4 gallons per hour. I run pretty loaded also. I run 50-75 miles off shore often. If you can share where you are/dealer and how much, as I am toying with the idea of repowering. Are you...
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    Relocating batteries to bow?

    What engine/engine hp and what prop are you using? Hard to believe the batteries are the issue. I assume you have checked the bilge for water, leaks etc.
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    Autopilot for 305 Express?

    It does well with the exception of a quartering following sea over 3 feet. It does try and wander some.
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    Autopilot for 305 Express?

    Don't intend on fouling the water here but I have a Garmin GNP-10 on my Marlin. Works great.
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    Anchor locker latch

    I have that latch on my fish box, utility locker, and anchor locker. All work fine.
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    Read this if you have at least 100 posts:)

    I read all posts I think I will enjoy. I did not know there were any specific times you had to add a post......I would not change a thing on this site. I call it up pretty much every day that I am not out fishing on my boat. I don't always sign on but I am on it often. So I guess if you...
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    What do you like and dislike about your Grady?

    I have had 3 new Gradys. Started with a 22 Seafarer. Great boat,excellent workmanship, superior product support, but I got foot-itis....went to the 27 Sailfish. Another great boat only issue was accessing the remote oil pumps. One morning the wife woke up on a scalloping trip to St Joe Bay...
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    300/305 Towing?

    I had to tow my Marlin back to Panama City from Dunedin FL after waiting for the weather for two weeks to cross the Big Bend. Never got any break in the weather. Towed it back with an 4X4 F350. More than enough truck, so I would guess the F250 4X4 is a good option. I also have a trailer that...
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    Cheap Screw Whine

    I have been changing mine out 6 or so at a time. I agree the original Grady color ones do not hold up. When the cooler weather finally reaches us,I plan to change the remaining ones out for SS.
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    Trailer or Marina?

    Here is another option. Does your Marina allow you to install a boat lift? If so, it is good way to get the boat out of the water and not worry about bottom paint, etc. Due to bad weather not allowing us to cross the Big Bend, I had to trailer my Marlin back from Dunedin FL to Panama City...
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    What does everyone do for a living?

    I am a retired USAF Fighter Pilot, 30 years of flying, plus 16 years teaching young F-15 pilots to fly the Eagle. Now I fish when ever the weather, and my CINC (wife) allow. If I am not fishing I tinker with my Marlin. Love every second on my boat.
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    2004 Gulfstream addition of a kicker

    I agree with the pros and cons. I had a 9.9 kicker on my 22 years ago, used it once in 8 years, had an overheat indication on the main engine. After getting the aux going I figured out I had a plastic bag around the main engine lower unit. I would not recommend a kicker, but then again, I...
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    Port Window leaking

    Thanks. My son is here and we did basically the same thing you did but used clear sealant. It is raining cats and dogs here so will get a good check today. Used the hose to spot the leaks. Found another one on the front window in the corner.
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    Marlin DSM 300 location

    I have a 2007 Marlin and my auto pilot hydraulic pump is under the helm seat, behind the tackle box. Take out the tackle box and it is probably right there.
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    Electronics upgrade 232 Gulf Stream

    I have Garmin, it has been terrific and I am an offshore fisherman. I have a 4212 which might be too big for your helm, but you could go down to a 4208 or 4210. I also have a GSD 22 bottom sounder, and a GMR 18 Marine Radar, and GNP-10 Auto pilot. Recommend them all. You should shop around...
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    transom ladder

    I would recommend a 3 step ladder, that is what Grady is going with these days. Two steps is pretty difficult for the ladies to manage.