Marinette Boat Forum

Hey all, looking for some quick help here. I am going to pick up a 1978 28' express this weekend. It will be getting moved from storage and placed in the water for me to load onto my trailer. I need to make sure I get all the plugs put in and I do not know where they are all located. Any advise will...

Thanks for the input guys. I am leaning towards the interstates as I can get them from the local northern tool store and they have coupons out right now. My other thought is Wal-Mart, I've heard they have decent batteries there, but I have had good luck with the interstates in the past.

I am buying a 1978 28 express hardtop, single 318. I am wondering if anyone knows what battery group/ size this boat would normally take. I am buying this out of town and want to get a battery or two for it before I head out to pick it up and give final payment. Thanks in advance for the help.

I did not have a survey done, I went and inspected it myself. Having grown up around a 42' steel houseboat built in the 50's and owning 5 previous boats I feel I have a pretty good idea of what to look for on a used boat. I couldn't find anything to gripe about on this, no pitting in the bottom, goo...

I have been looking for a good, used, trailerable Marinette for years. Finally found a 1979 28 express hardtop with a single 318. 1500 hrs on it, boat, cockpit and canvas are in great shape, the cabin could use some new curtains and seat covers. I am paying 5000 for the boat, no trailer. I think a p...