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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

    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

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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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

    Pascal Senior Member

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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

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Expressively that factory.
  5. TJ_Sprocket

    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.
  6. Cheaper2rent

    Cheaper2rent New Member

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    Looking at a 58 or 66, likely a 2019 or newer (up to about 2023). Any idea if some of the mentioned issues were resolved by Marlow in the newer editions?

    Many thanks in advance for the input.
  7. TJ_Sprocket

    TJ_Sprocket New Member

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    Not aware of any official recognition of the issue or a resolution to it. But it appears to be a real phenomenon. The only sure way to tell is sea trial.