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I found an annoying leak this weekend, No Bail was on the money, it was the fresh water shower on the transom. Water would dribble down the hose into the rear bilge...then down to the bow. I couldn't see the trickle at all...I was in there working and felt it was wet when I shifted the hose ! A...

Problem solved There was a chunk of salt blocking the hole, how I don't know as I regularly flush the engines... Thanks anyway fellas ! :dance

Sea Sick, I'm not flushing with muffs, I'm using the flush port moored in the marina. Alls fine with engines running with normal operation.

G-Day All I've got a Marlin running with 1999 Yamaha OX66 When I flush the engines ( through flush point, engines not running ) one engine shoots a jet from the telltale, the other doesn't Is this of any concern ? Thanks in advance....

G-Day All I have a 1999 Marlin and lock to lock is a ridiculous number of turns...I haven't counted, maybe 10-12 ? Is this normal ? I've tried purging any air out but there doesn't seem to be any ? Your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks

Thanks guys I guess leaving it on makes sense... I've been turning it on a day before heading out, then turning it off when leaving the boat. I wasn't sure how the charger would be affected by it ... Also not sure I need it on when i might not use the boat for a week or two...

Hello All I'm wondering if you guys leave the fridge on all the time, or just turn it when in use...I'm wondering what's better for the fridge...any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks OCNSIR the Marlin had 14mm when I got her, I had troubles, checked the manual it and Says 12-14mm, 6mm chain. I tried 12mm but it kept jamming in the windlass. The 14mm is fine except for the splice.... I'm getting a sparky to check things out as I agree it may be a voltage problem.

Guys I haven't tested wire temps yet, will do, the winch spins freely with or without load... I gently motor forward winching as I go ( even tried winching with one engine to keep revs up ) ... But then it trips...once the chain is on its fine all the way to the top. :hmm

Hello All I have winch issues and wanted some opinions before installing a new one...I have a 1999 Marlin with the original Horizon 500. I run a size 13 grapnel, 15m of 6 mm chain and 14mm nylon rope. I bottom fish 7m to 30m and the winch breaker is always tripping, then it's difficult to...

I'm looking at the Humminbird 899 cxi, I think the thru hull transducer is the way to go, my marlin has little flat sections to mount transducers...I just have to wait till she's on hard stand again 8)

Finatic I bought a Marlin knowing it had a wet transom, like you I noticed the aluminium was corroded and also the glass was starting to swell. I got the boat for a good price so I was happy ( besides I wanted a marlin and it was the only one in Australia :dance ) honestly though it's not all...

Hi All Id like to share my grady with you all She's living in South Australia and she loves it ! http://youtu.be/8X0i3FDatbU http://youtu.be/c_eRrHl7qk0 Aussie

Wow what a response, thanks guys ! I've searched high and low, Ive taken off the hatches and had a good look with a torch, I've filled with fresh water from the stern. All conduits are clear flowing, not blocked, I've changed all inspection caps to the screw type and sikaflexed in properly...

Thanks for your response guys, she doesn't take on any water underway or when washing, very minimal amount anyway. She's in the marina, dry aft bilge and I remove all of the water manually...Agreed the water tends to gather forward and it slowly dribbles through but from where ? Under the fuel...

Hi there. I've got an annoying problem with water in the forward bilge, 1999 Marlin. With the boat in Marina I drain out the water manually, sponge in bone dry ... Over the following day or two it comes in to the same height every time, no more, no less ? This height is at the tip of the head...

Hello All Happy new year to everyone! I recently bought a Marlin and I want to replace the old stereo and am wondering if anyone can guide me to the easiest way of accessing the panel before I start unscrewing unnecessarily. I believe the best access is from the helm side of the bulkhead...

Hello All I am now a proud owner of a 1999Marlin 300, it took a while but I finally got one. I live in South Australia and believe me she turns heads around here ! I'm still getting to know her at the moment, but am very happy so far ! :dance

Scott thank you for going to the effort posting, I appreciate it. Your long distance purchasing method seems very thorough, very similar to how David Pascoe describes in his book. I'm very keen to go ahead with the purchase of a Marlin, wish me luck ! Thanks !

Ah yes I do remember reading that one...I will get the engines surveyed, not sure whether corrosion of this nature will be picked up in normal survey though...