Generator space

[KcFerry]

Hi to all,
I just purchased a 2022 Grady-White Marlin 300 without a generator. With all the trouble I've heard of with the panda diesel generator, when I looked at this boat and saw that it had no generator, it wasn't a deal breaker as I can always bring my portable generator for overnight or long trips. My question is this... has anyone ever used the empty space under the rear seat in a Marlin for anything from Storage to fish hold? I was thinking I could use some starboard and make a removable bin for a large kill bag since fish storage on the Marlin is kind of limited when it comes to larger species. Just wondering what others without generators have used the space for.

 

[Fishtales]

I have not but the newer design hatch allows the space to be used more easily.

 

[ElyseM]

i did this because battery placement was hard port list.

 

[KcFerry]

i did this because battery placement was hard port list.

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Nice use of the space! If I can protect everything sensitive I don't see why I can't put a large fish bag in there. I don't pick up my boat until next month so I'm just trying to get ideas to get her ready before the season gets going.

 

[ElyseM]

well if you haven't been in it in the water you will notice the list when you do. the 2021 had a starboard side drain in the fishbox. did not drain due to the batteries. great boat tho. have fun, ron

 

[KcFerry]

Thanks for the heads up about the list. It's kind of funny because my current 24cc with tower is named "Naughty-List" due to the cross wind pushing on my on my tower as I run. I love my Custom Sheaffer 240V (now for sale), but I imagine when they designed the Marlin, it was meant for a generator which would offset the list due to it being heavy and down low in the center lazarette.
If I can pull this off and use the space for ice and fish, I won't have to clutter the deck with coolers. I'm not too worried about a slight list as I can always compensate with the tabs when running.
2017 Sheaffer 240V w/300 Yamaha
is for sale. This boat is loaded.in

 

[ElyseM]

the space is not a "fast access" area. you have to deal with the seat, the vertical door and the floor latches (if you don't lock them down it will vibrate). there is a ton of space though.

the Marlin spec should have been with the batteries in the center. relocation to port should have been a part of the cost of installing a genset. GW has been shortcutting stuff, but my dealer informed me that they did get the message and have been changing up.

i installed a Bennett ATP last year and it does seem to work nicely. still learning it.