Marlow 65' seatrial vibration

Thank you! I will certainly share what I find out...

Stayed next to a marlow in Guana cay years ago and it sneezed badly. It was annoying for us while eating on the back deck of our vessel, the noise was that loud. The waves were minimal. Didn't board the boat so can't give opinion on it shuddering but it spit enough to get dock wet ( stern tie)

I'll refrain from any more mention of Marlow. Not worth aggravating folks...

Ha, a personal insult. Nice. Sorry that I didn't make the grade to join your old farts club. C-ya!

I'm always confused by those who come here and ask questions, are answered by many people, then don't like the answers and turn on those who answered and on the forum in general. Why ask if you've already made up your mind on what you're going to do? Just a warning, you can talk yourself into a huge mistake. Warnings are made not to fall in love with a boat until it's been sea trialed and surveyed.

I'd suggest you read Bayoubud's initial post in starting the thread, the responses he got, what he did, and how he ultimately ran away from Marlow.

As I've said, you may get the one out of 10 without a vibration or other ride issues. If so, great. Just don't listen to excuses from brokers as to the problem or anyone selling you a simple fix. I've known boats to end up back at Marlow and I've not known of them ever correcting these issues. Now, I do know buyers who didn't have issues and loved their boats.

Ouch. That term will leave a mark with him when considering his outrage over my comment that he was being "a bit sensitive".

Wiredup (and anyone else out there looking at Marlow): I've enjoyed multiple seasons on my Marlow 53E with none of the issues described by some above and completely happy with the purchase. I have met a couple of Marlow owners who experienced some of the mentioned problems during their boat searches before they eventually found the Marlow they purchased. I know others who are on their second or third Marlow and enjoying life.

I tend to agree that even the builders whose reputation isn't exactly outstanding can build decent boats, and that the owners' care/mindset can make a massive difference between two boats of the very same builder.
So, I'm not sure I would suggest anyone to not even consider a Marlow, if that's the type of boat that ticks most of his boxes.

Then again, wiredup said he also likes some other boats of primary builders - which I actually find surprising, to some extent.
I mean, there aren't many similarities between a Pershing and a Marlow, aside from being both designed to float.

Anyhow, if someone likes two boats, comparably well maintained, one of which originally built by Marlow and the other by Riva, pocking the safer choice is a no brainer, really...