EclecticNeophyte
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jun 17, 2017
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Hello all,
I just joined, and see there are a number of prior posts regarding Marlin boats. I now have one that, well, came with the trailer... It was left to languish in a farmer's field for the last 26 (give or take) years. Amazingly, all systems appear functional, even though it was not under cover.
I picked up this little gem, free for the taking; my only interest being the trailer... (Unfortunately?) my wife took one look at the boat, and said "poor thing!" and began cleaning, and polishing (with a vengeance I might add). No hope of saving the upholstery, as the elements have taken their toll. Even the plywood frames will need to be replaced. But the engine runs, and I've commissioned a mechanic to rebuild the out-drive/lower unit. I was surprised to see the amount of Teak that was originally part of the interior. This was a really nice boat once.
Does anyone here know the history of the Marlin Boat Company of Seattle WA? I'd love to know more... I'll post links to some before/during/after photos if anyone is interested.
I really don't know why we're doing this...we just recently rid ourselves of one hole in the water, only it seems, to have another. At least we don't have to pay moorage for this one!
Thanks in Advance
-Vern
Kennewick, WA.
I just joined, and see there are a number of prior posts regarding Marlin boats. I now have one that, well, came with the trailer... It was left to languish in a farmer's field for the last 26 (give or take) years. Amazingly, all systems appear functional, even though it was not under cover.
I picked up this little gem, free for the taking; my only interest being the trailer... (Unfortunately?) my wife took one look at the boat, and said "poor thing!" and began cleaning, and polishing (with a vengeance I might add). No hope of saving the upholstery, as the elements have taken their toll. Even the plywood frames will need to be replaced. But the engine runs, and I've commissioned a mechanic to rebuild the out-drive/lower unit. I was surprised to see the amount of Teak that was originally part of the interior. This was a really nice boat once.
Does anyone here know the history of the Marlin Boat Company of Seattle WA? I'd love to know more... I'll post links to some before/during/after photos if anyone is interested.
I really don't know why we're doing this...we just recently rid ourselves of one hole in the water, only it seems, to have another. At least we don't have to pay moorage for this one!
Thanks in Advance
-Vern
Kennewick, WA.
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