Recent content by barclayrl

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    pull 268 Islander fuel tank

    the tank is not very tight and the stringers and bulkheads are rot free wood in my boat so I am hopin my to not have to replace any superstructure components. I can see down the stringers pretty far and they look very good. I am just going to go through this season as is and order a new one...
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    pull 268 Islander fuel tank

    No major leak. But the prior owner neglected this boat so bad, salt has built up under the sender unit and had some huge pits form that is possibly allowing water into the tank during long storage before my first run of the year, I found about 1.5 gallons of water on the bottom of the tank and...
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    pull 268 Islander fuel tank

    Pulling up an old thread. Anyone complete this task yet? Mine is a 2001 and appears to have a runway forward of the tank to be slide up but not sure it can be tilted out.
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    storage box under boat chairs.

    Mine was a mess on my 268. I bought a new one at boat outfitters. I had to do some cutting but was well worth it
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    water in bilge of 1999 sailfish..scupper problem?

    Could also be as simple as deck hatches etc.
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    2000 Grady Nav / Running Light replacement LED

    I replaced mine with the new perko. They are fantastic but not the same pattern. I was able to adjust them so no holes needed filled. Just had to buff the area good while the old was off before putting the new ones on
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    Anyone ever slid their boat on or off a trailer?

    Here is what your looking to do correct?
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    Anyone ever slid their boat on or off a trailer?

    I did this with my islander 268 using 1 floor jack. A bunch of wood. And finishing off with 5 legit boat stands But I have used all blocks before
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    Replacing main fuel tank on 268 Islander

    Following this thread. I am doing mine next year it’s a 2001. It looks like the bulkhead in mine can be unbolted in the back under the batteries.
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    270 islander scupper hoses

    I am replacing mine now as well but I am doing the drains and thru hull scuppers as well
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    Deck drain hose & thru hull replacement

    Thanks for posting this. Going to cut my deck hole soon. How close was the trim tab hose. Any risk of cutting it? Mine is 2001
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    Islander vs sailfish late 90's

    If you want to tow, go with the islander. If you want to wet slip get the bigger boat. If you get the islander let me know. I have torn mine apart and did a refresh on it. I may be able to help answer questions
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    Grady striping replacement

    Eraser wheel for sure. No sticky mess to clean up after. I have done 3 boats this way and would never deal with heat guns and razors
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    Reduce to a single from twins

    Also you will have to do some research on the new engine and prop combo
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    Reduce to a single from twins

    I converted a 268 islander from twins to a single verado 350. Everything needs ripped out. Transom wholes have to be glassed closed. New engine holes need drilled. It’s sounds worse than it is The verado is more complicated than most and I rigged mine myself in less than 8 hours doing it but...