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    battery charger 2001 marlin

    I can't find any manufacturer label on The battery charger on my (new to me) 2001 marlin...It is grey in color, about 8 inches x 14 inches, has 2 red and 2 green LED's , and charges two banks.. not sure if it is the original.. there is no volt meter, only the LED's. Any one recognize it ????
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    dome/ chart light switch

    Any one know where I can get a replacement switch for the dome/ chart light . 2001 Marlin. The light has a switch for the spreader lights and a double throw switch for the red/ white light.
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    What brand charger do i have ????

    I recently purchased a 2001 Marlin. ..I can't find a model or manufacturer for the onboard charger. Seems to be working, but I would like to know who makes it. It may or may not be the original, Here is the description: Grey color, about 14"x7", 2 red led's and 2 green led's, 110vac is...
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    Marlin winterizing questions

    Bought a 2001 Marlin....Starting to winterize....A couple of questions: How do you access the pump for the pressure water system ? Anything in the Aircondition that needs winterizing. Is there a way to drain the fresh water tank. ? Thanks
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    Marlin experts.. share some info please

    I am in the market for a used Marlin... Trying to determine the changes in model years... It seems like up to 1994, and after 2005, there was no built in stern seat (which I like ).. Is that right ? Were all years built with the same hull ? Full running bottom ? Also seems that the cabin has...
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    Wash Down Diverter valve

    diverter added pump Did not like that set up from the start... My 240 is an 86...The control switch was a dual throw from the factory and already wired from the factory.. I found the wire in the stern bilge and added a small pump for the baitwell . I moved the shurflow washdown pump slighty...
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    Sailfish question waterline ?

    What year was the motor bracket incorporated into the full running surface ? (272) What year did it become a 282
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    Updated Member List

    ttles714 Tony 1986 240 offshore twin Johnson 150
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    lead or zinc balls in hull help

    pretty lousy way to build a boat...if true That would be a pretty lousy way for any manufacturer to build a boat If this is true, Grady or any other company, Especially one who's claim to fame is that they build a better quality boat ( and get the price for it). should be ashamed...I've been...
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    G W Wood rot warranty

    I started a post with questions regarding the use of wood in Gradys...For anyone interested, this is a reply I received From GW on the topic........................... Hello Tony and thank you for your e-mail. Inland Plywood supplies us with this material and will cover the cost of...
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    I asked a question about GW's & wood

    thanks for info ..1999 and up wood warranty That makes life a lot easier...not to mention the piece of mind as I am looking at 2000 thru 2004..I am going to send Grady an e-mail to find out if the warranty , covers material and labor and if it is transferable. Or does anyone know.....thanks...
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    I asked a question about GW's & wood

    Being new to this Forum, and thinking I could get some honest answers from grady owners seems to have ruffled some feathers.. I guess if there is something negative about gradys it should not be mentioned here or one becomes a grady basher from another forum.. I was merely trying to get some...
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    why is Grady still using wood ?

    your sailfish...bob..great grady captain I'm not totally sure what point you are making.. I asked my initial question because I am in the market for a new boat.. A GW Sailfish being one of my top choices.. I am a little "gun shy"..I have owned 2 Gradys, both having wood rot problems..(204c...
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    transom gate modification ..has anyone done ??

    I have an 86 240offshore with an open transom. There is a gate that hinges on the floor... has anyone modified this area of the boat to make it more fishable. Making it higher or adding a bait station or anything to make it like the newer transoms.?
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    why is Grady still using wood ?

    Does anyone know why grady is still using wood in the stringers and transomes...??
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    scuppers

    scuppers again I believe my scupper issue, as well as others on this post, is a design/ engineering FLAW ... I've owned my 240 since new(1986), as well as a 204C purchased new 9 years before. They both had/have the same problem. The scuppers let water into the boat. Both boats did this since...
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    scuppers

    1986 240 Offshore... twin 150 Johnson(2000)..When boat is at rest , the scuppers are below the water line. Has anyone ever made any modification to change or solve this...always water it the transom area.