1990 Grady-White Marlin 280
$79,999
$89,999
Boat in Sausalito, CA 94965 US
Marlin 280
2 Engines (2x Yamaha)
30 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Another $10,000 Price Reduction - Over $70,000 Invested in the Last 24 Months
28' Grady-White Marlin - Repowered, Fully Rigged, Tuna Ready
This is not just another used Marlin - this is a heavily upgraded, turn-key offshore platform with over $70,000 recently invested in engines and electronics alone. The current owner spared no expense bringing this boat up to spec, and it shows.
The bluefin are still within reach off the San Francisco coast, and this boat is ready to go right now.
Major Recent Upgrades:
• Twin Yamaha 250HP Outboards - Installed 2023 with only 13 hours
• Transferable factory warranty on engines
• Full Garmin electronics package - dual displays, radar, CHIRP sonar, GPS
• Professionally installed, dialed-in, and essentially brand new
This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully sorted offshore boat without taking on the cost, time, and headaches of a repower and re-rig.
Fishing Setup:
• Large cockpit with transom door - built for serious offshore work
• Outriggers, rocket launchers, livewell, and dual fish boxes
• Washdown system, tackle storage, and clean, functional layout
• Fully enclosed helm with hardtop and isinglass for all-weather running
Cabin:
• V-berth, galley, and enclosed head
• Comfortable for early departures or overnight trips
Grady-White build quality speaks for itself - and this one benefits from a massive recent reinvestment that puts it in a completely different category than typical listings.
With another $10,000 price drop, this is one of the best values on the market for a repowered, late-model rigged Marlin.
Grady-White 28 Marlin - Proven Platform, $70K+ Invested, Ready to Fish
If you've been waiting for the right offshore boat - this is it.
the boat in in need of some tlc so he hasnt spent a ton on the boat itself. The electrical and engine systms are stellar.Got it - that's an important nuance. Here's a more honest, high-converting version that keeps credibility while still selling the value:
Another $10,000 Price Reduction - Over $70,000 Invested in Engines & Electronics
28' Grady-White Marlin - Repowered, Rigged, Tuna Ready
This is a unique opportunity to step into a serious offshore platform with all the expensive work already done.
Over the last 24 months, the current owner has invested roughly $70,000 into the boat's engine and electrical systems - and it shows where it matters most. While the boat itself could use some cosmetic TLC, the critical systems are in excellent condition.
Major Highlights:
• Twin Yamaha 250HP Outboards - Installed 2023 with only 13 hours
• Transferable factory warranty on engines
• Completely updated Garmin electronics package - dual displays, radar, CHIRP sonar, GPS
• Clean, professionally installed wiring and systems
This is the hard part - and it's already done.
Instead of taking on a full repower and re-rig yourself, you're getting a mechanically dialed boat with modern systems, and the ability to improve cosmetics over time to your own standard.
Fishing Layout:
• Large cockpit with transom door
• Outriggers, rocket launchers, livewell, and dual fish boxes
• Functional layout built for offshore fishing
• Enclosed helm with hardtop and isinglass
Cabin:
• V-berth, galley, and enclosed head
• Solid bones with room to personalize
The platform is proven. The systems are strong. The upside is yours.
With another $10,000 price drop, this is one of the best entry points into a repowered Grady-White Marlin on the market.
Grady-White 28 Marlin - Strong Systems, Big Investment, Priced Accordingly
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/26 | Price decreased | $79,999(-11.1%) |
| 2/27/26 | Initial price | $89,999 |
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Contact Rifkin Yachts about 1990 Grady-White Marlin 280
266 East B Street, Benicia, CA, 94510
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266 East B Street, Benicia, CA, 94510



































