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Amazon brand microwave fit in my Marlin. 1993. And yes your microwave has seen better days. Wow.

Also, the yds will connect to that engine. There is a port that you plug into. It gives less information than the newer engines, but it does tell you a lot.

I had the same engine on a mako 17. It was at the age that you had to chase and follow the entire fuel system from tank to fuel rail. Mine would also sputter and stall at idle. What I found out was the fuel cup had an overtighten nut and a crack in its cap allowing air in. Replace the cup and...

Your boat is awesome. Grady ride with Parker 2320 wind protection. You have a winner there. Enjoy it.

I have a 268. Mount the engine one hole down from the highest position. There is no need to derig the engine. Put a hoist on the engine, support engine weight. Unbolt with a helper to keep the mounting plate coplaner with the back of transom. Block the hoist so it doesn’t roll back or forward...

Barbender, Just a heads up. Be wary of any boat of that age which has bottom paint. I’ve owned four Grady’s and many whalers, makos, and Parker’s. The bottom line here of is if bottom paint is present , then boat was probably kept in the water and has had time to marinate. And it’s not good for...

Wow, awesome project. It’s great keeping these classic hulls still up and running. 225 hp is plenty for this hull. I had a 92’ 228 with a 225 and it was perfect.

Looks awesome.

Whatever boat you get , I suggest a 23’ as the right size for the use you have described. After owning many boats, 23’s are small big boats that do it all safely, comfortably, and efficiently.

I could not imagine doing all this work twice. What a mess. Thanks for taking care of the boat and doing it right.

Not to derail this thread but here is a photo of a 226 with a pilot house. This may be by the same fabricator. Either way, this looks pretty sharp and proportional. Matching the Grady color is the way to go. Less glare and eye strain compared to white.

This is an awesome project. Grady white ride with enclosure. I’ve been thinking of doing this exact thing. I’ll post some photos of pilot house Grady’s that I’ve seen over the years on a different thread. FYI- I’m sick of the isenglass on my islander. That aluminum pilot house work looks top...

Wow. That’s a project and a trip. I like the steering wheel.

M My islander has shore power and an AC side to the panel.

I run a 99 islander with the stepped up transom which is the old model. I run twin 150 four stroke. I did remove the rear fuel tank to center the weight in the boat. I run heavy with 125 gallons of gas, 10 of water , three guys and gear and a 40 gallon livewell and ice. Had sea or beam sea is...