Marlin

[capo dei capi]

this might sound like a stupid question, but say you hook a a decent sized marlin on say a 15 ft aluminium boat, how do u get it on board if you dont have that back door that opens up?

thanks guys

[framedtrash]

ropes and some muscle

[Bentstik]

Straight over the side, have done it in a 16 footer quinny and also a 32 footer

Cheers Silvo - Bentstik

[capo dei capi]

i bet it sounds alot easier then it actually is

[GregL]

i bet it sounds alot easier then it actually is

Not that hard once you have a firm grip on the bill. They'll slide straight over the gunwale. Fish to 50kg are fine to rip over the side for a photo and drop it back in for a swim before release. Bigger ones are better off left in the water and take the photo there.

Greg

[Kiwi]

Carefully grab by bill. Lean back and use the waves to help wash it in. Over the stern rather than the side.

If you are facing stern to the waves/sea then be careful of too much water coming in.

Watch out fot the pectorals catching on the motor and in particular fuel lines. I speak from experience in this case. Watch out for where the bill goes as it slides in.