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Two years ago I bought a 97 Marlin- with the same power package, and paid a lot more than the price you quote. We had the compression checked, removed the non-operational generator, had bottom units serviced, had our mechanic go through the boat, looked for water damage , checked bilges, tanks...

Much like beachbum- I took the wiper blade off and down to the autozone, and got one that was same size with a construction that would allow me to use the nut/washer from the existing blade. works fine- I have a Marlin here in MX so getting anything from the states is problematic.

Thanks-- that make sense as yesterday I ran out on the main after about 150 gal.. Always thought it was 250 and 54 but I'll pull the plate and check to see if I can read it. Don't know where I saw the other specs as it's not in the 97 manual. I always fill up when I come in so never filled it...

OK-- thanks-- I've been working on the assumption the main tank is 200 gal and the aux is 54 gal. but I can't find the resource where I got that info. I have the 97 Marlin manual, but I'm having a hard time seeing the gas tank specs in the manual. Am I correct about the gas tank specs?

Thanks for the advice- I guess I should have the spring check's reinstalled then. I kept them when the mechanic removed them. The access plate make a it easy to reach. Also, the timing question concerning the run is valid as my calculations were estimates- except for the distance. We were out...

I have a 97 Marlin with 2 250 two strokes with low hours. I had a fuel feed problem and the mechanic went through everything before finding a clog in the valve atop the main tank. He cleared the clog, and also removed the check spring in the valve atop the tank. He said the check in the bulb at...

I bought a Marlin in Long Beach, CA and needed to have it moved to La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Got a pro hauling company put it on a low boy with semi rig pulling. We had to have a pilot vehicle and special permit in CA due to both height and width. The low boy sat lower than a regular trailer and with...

To follow up-- I just reinstalled an electric head. The directions said it would take 15 minutes- I had the wiring in place so that was true. The only glitch was I left the manual gasket in place and had to do it over as the manual gasket and the electric gasket are different, and the electric...

I have a 97 Marlin and converted to the manual head this past spring. Pretty painless, as the Jabsco kit includes very good directions. Also, read the directions and study the diagram to ensure you know the proper position for the head switches, when you want to use the macerator/pump out. Also...

OK-- I pulled up the diagrams of the fuel tank and the only fuel supply line comes off the top so no worries about having to drain the tank. Still wonder if the fuel supply rod that goes from the top of the tank to the bottom has a screen or if its metal, and if anyone has experience with a...

I have a 97 Marlin, with twin Yamaha 250 2 stroke FI engines. The starboard engine runs fine at about 3500 rpm but at 4000 plus it soon cuts out and can be restarted, and again cruise at the lower rpms but as soon as it is bumped up to 4000 it again cuts out. I've taken the gas valve from the...

Found a replacement motor in Connecticut for about $350 plus shipping and then found a shop to rebuild in Long Beach for $120. no brainer- motor now reinstalled and works great. The boat goes on the low boy tomorrow for it's ride to La Paz and fishing in October in the Sea of Cortez. Thanks for...

Thanks-- is there any reason a electric motor shop could not rebuild the motor?

I just acquired a 97 Marlin and the windlass motor is dead. It is a Leroy Somer motor model mbt82m, and I'm having trouble finding a replacement, place to have it rebuilt before I take it to Mexico later this month. Any help would be much appreciated-- It's in Long Beach, CA. Thanks __ Norm

Rainmaker-- thanks-- the generator is a Kohler. I don't have the serial no on the Generator here and will be at the boat next week. The part number for the magneto is 5E-PA-19905, and supposedly came from Nixon power Services Inc. but so far no love. Norm

I know that sometimes the simple solution is the best-- make sure the thing is plugged in, does it have gas, is the battery ok? etc. The current owner says he has checked with the manufacturer dealer close to Long Beach where the boat is located. He has a boat mechanic who does regualar...

I am purchasing a 97 Marlin that has the built in generator. The owner says it never ran and has looked for a replacement magneto-everywhere with no luck. The meter shows only 12 hours on the gen. Where can I find parts for the generator as it looks new but doesn't run and if it's a magneto I...