Recent content by Fixit

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    EVA Decking on the cheap

    oh man that looks like a mess. id love to have that as decking but doesn't sound very durable. how much use does the boat get? edit: OH MAN thats a lot of blisters!!!!!!!
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    27 sailfish repower

    what prop did you end up running? those are pretty good MPG #'s. I get 1.7mpg with 17" inertia ecos with twin 250 verados
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    257 fisherman prop size

    you need a finer pitch prop. assuming you are trimmed up, no tabs, WOT etc..... general rule is 200rpm/1" of pitch. so if you have a 19" pitch, get a 17" pitch of the same make/model.
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    232 prop question I need some help!

    if your not getting enough RPM's you need a finer pitch prop. the standard rule is 200rpm increase every 1" of pitch you go down
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    Thankyou! those are the picts I needed
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    thanks for those picts everyone! I see a few differences: -the front mounts sit lower on the 270 vs the 268. -the aft mounts attachment points are different because of the vinyl trim around the window. judging by the picts on the graph paper 1" grid, the aft mounts are 18" tall and each of...
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    im wanting to build a pair of the folding in cabin rod rack. ive seen a few from different boats but my windows are different then the older 282's. wondering if anyone has a 2004 or 2005 270 islander with the rod storage rack and if they could take a pict or 6 for me? some measurements...
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    Pulpit & Windlass For Sale

    roller thru the pulpit or over the front style? free?
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    DIY SOS: Fuel Filler & Vent Hose Replacement on 2006 Sailfish 282 – HELP NEEDED!

    um, yes.. you do need anti syphon valves on your fuel tank.
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    275 owners with twin 250s: how does it ride?

    id tell that dealer they just lost a customer. HI, id like "this"..... no, were giving you "this other thing".... goodbye lol I run twin 250 verados on my 270. yes, It is a fast boat. yes it sits lower in the water then twin 150's or a single 250. but its exactly what I want from a boat...
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    Wanted: 228 Seafarer mooring cover

    This smells like a scam. New member, no posts, and requesting you email him … beware
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    27 sailfish repower

    interesting choice. I would have gone with twins but interested to hear how it performs. im thinking you will miss the traction of two props, maneuverability etc
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    What is this thing I found on my boat?

    I've got one of those installed infront of the motors on the splash well on my 270.
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    Adding a Windless Anchor

    I added a lewmar v700 to my Wellcraft v-20. it would self deploy a delta anchor off a standard simple bow roller. was nice when stopping off in a bay to anchor for the night or for a day of refreshments/bbqing. was so much nicer then hauling anchor by hand. you'll likely need 2ga from your...