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Hey Raiders, Anyone got a clue how to find out the year model on a Mariner 8hp? The serial numbers on the plate are: 8M 677-368263 Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi Raiders, went very early this morning for a quick fish before work. We were in the water @ 5.15 am, motored out botany heads looking for surface action. Found plenty off Long Bay, schools of rats ( 60cms ) with a few bonitos in the mix. My first cast hooked a bonnie and the other boys were into the kings aswell. A fun morning until the southerley kicked up for a rough ride home. All in all well worth the effort and much fun was had. Get into it boys and girls!

Hey Raiders, Thanks for all the responses so far! Advice is always appreciated. I guess buy a Brand of boat you know is good and has a good reputation, i guess as far as Plate Aluminium goes Marlin Broadbill are built to survey so thats a positive? I guess when you are set on something its hard to change your mind!

Hey Warnie, What year hull is your 7.2m mate? I heard from one of the guys from the club (SSAFA) that some of the broadys built between 1988 and 1993 approx were a bit suspect? You sound like you know your stuff so all advice is appreciated. Thanks HM

Thanks for the reply warnie, point taken! Just curious, whats the loaded weight of a 7.2 Broady? What size engines and economy do you get? Cheers

Hi Raiders, I was tossing up between a Marlin Broadbill 6 metre and a Stessl Yellowfin 6m. ( both have twin outboards for safety )Obviously cat vs monohull. I had a 6 metre half cabin glass boat but split the hull, after replacing the transom and alot of other glass work to have this happen has put me off glass for good. I know its a different story in buying a new boat but i just don't have that budget. So has anyone had any experience in either of these hulls? I'm looking at around the late 80's to mid 90's hulls and will update the engines. Or am i mad to be taking this size vessel 20nm out to sea? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks HM