Search results

  1. M

    Salt Away?

    My motors are pretty new, use salt away after every use ocean and delta.
  2. M

    STA-BIL vs Yamalube?

    StaBil and Seafoam every tank.
  3. M

    2002 282 Sailfish re-power question

    Yamaha 4.2L 250 hp has 300 hp power head is what I was told, you get all lower end just lose a little on top. No problem getting insurance you are max hp, the motors are also about 35 lbs less .
  4. M

    transom hatch

    Replaced all everything in my 2000 Marlin, they are all tight .
  5. M

    Remote engine flush

    I don’t see caps on your hose fittings, will water come out when motors are running?
  6. M

    bad bow steer after motor upgrade

    I was told anything over 400 hp needed two cylinders,
  7. M

    Moisture in Deck (not access hatches)

    My surveyor though 5% was to much until he learned boat was wash that morning, but he did have a marine meter.
  8. M

    repower

    Yamaha is good also,
  9. M

    While the boat is sitting in the driveway and not on the lift?

    Depending on budget, everything to make boat watertight, and fishing easier,and safer on the water.
  10. M

    Remote engine flush

    Just 5/8 Braided hose with plastic chase through stern , left the hose fittings on motor so I can attach back to motor in chase of a problem .
  11. M

    Performance Bulletins

    Numbers are just numbers, my Marlin changes with weight and conditions. No bottom paint , 300 gal fuel, 40 gal water , 300ft chain , 400 lb crab pots , gear and 4 men. 2016 Yamaha 225 hp 4.2L with 4ft swell 1.2 mpg. Average with good conditions 1.6 mpg no pots calm , Fishtales are you about...
  12. M

    Keep 228 or move up to 282??

    Had the Sailfish on a trailer and now the Marlin on the trailer, no difference for towing or launching . Both boats are large on a trailer, all my bay and ocean fishing I tow the boat. One difference is it’s also on a lift in a marina ten miles from home, like Shunkboat said I can drop it and...
  13. M

    Remote engine flush

    Didn’t like how I did it the first time, changed fittings.
  14. M

    Defrost cold weather

    Also only used them when motors are running, because of the large draw. Also have six batteries onboard.
  15. M

    Defrost cold weather

    The wiring is to the original block under the helm , with 4’ of 10 gauge wire and 30 amp inline fuse.Added a lot of equipment to this boat, didn’t care how Grady wired boats back then so ran new separate feeders from battery banks.
  16. M

    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    Mr.crab (Anthony) 2000 Marlin 2016 Twin Yamaha 225hp 4.2L
  17. M

    '95 Islander Fresh Water Pump

    Go on Grady white site, download owners manual for your boat shows everything.
  18. M

    Defrost cold weather

    18-AD1 they are 12 volt 150watts on Amazon , I turn them on first then get everything else ready .
  19. M

    Defrost cold weather

    Works pretty good, but not perfect