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Marlow 65' seatrial vibration

Discussion in 'Marlow Yacht' started by bayoubud, Mar 8, 2017.

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  1. Ryan Leestma, Mar 16, 2025
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    Ryan Leestma

    Ryan Leestma New Member

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    So this is actually really important for me to figure out - my wife really likes the Marlow design / brand etc. but we have owned a straight shaft boat that had problems with cavitation / tunnels, props too close together etc. A lot of the same question marks. Service is also very important to us and because we live so close to Palmetto we looked at Marlow.

    we are looking at a 2020 62cb, anyone have any insight to vibration issues on a later model of this size?
  2. Capt Ralph, Mar 16, 2025
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    Welcome to Yacht Forums.
    Please take this in the most kind way;
    Marlows are sure pretty to look at. IMO, keep walking.
  3. Pascal, Mar 16, 2025
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    Service on a used boat is going to be all local contractors, not the factory. I would not pick a used bait based of factory proximity.
  4. Capt Ralph, Mar 16, 2025
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    Expressively that factory.
  5. TJ_Sprocket, Mar 17, 2025
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    TJ_Sprocket New Member

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    Enjoyed 3 seasons on our 2017 Marlow 53e so far and really enjoying it. Perfect for cruising inshore. Beautiful boat. Construction good, including attention to detail in non-visible areas. Equally happy at 8 knots or 18 knots. No vibration issues for us, but have heard other boats had them. I have come to know several owners, some on their 2nd or 3rd Marlow, and all seem happy. All agree that sea trial is key, and be prepared to keep searching until you find the right one for you.
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