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    Hookup1 replied to the thread cup holder not draining.
    I just got to say what others are thinking: I'm always willing to help but if you can't figure out how to get water out of a cup holder...
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    Exactly what I had to do. Remove the main power outlet and work thru the hole to get wires to the battery compartment. For a minute...
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    I don't know anything about your seat but I do know how the motor and switch work. There is only one motor for the seat actuator. The...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Lay Out Outriggers.
    Layout outriggers don't have bases. Remove them and fill mounting holes with bolts and finish washers. Sell them off.
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    Hookup1 reacted to Legend's post in the thread Time for an electronic upgrade with Like Like.
    Raeally ppreciate this - nice job! gives me ideas to work on over the winter - tx
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Time for an electronic upgrade.
    Take a look at this thread. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/268-islander-garmin-8612-install.37183/ Ask any question you may have...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Time for an electronic upgrade.
    I have more detail in another post on GG. I also have some work in progress photos. I'll look for it tonight. A Sailfish has a wider...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Time for an electronic upgrade.
    I don't want to scare off the OP Legend with Active Captain. It is a great tool and it imbedded in Garmin's product management plan. You...
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    Restarting this thread: Earlier this year I gave up on trying to get the GoPro to work as a live video feed underwater. Looking at two...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Time for an electronic upgrade.
    My 268 Islander is all Garmin. Everything is easy to use and performs well. I fish on a Furuno boat as well but find there are too many...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Patching old mounting holes?.
    I have installed stainless screws with finish washers on the top of my electronics box. It looks good there but I wouldn't do it on the...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread VHF Antenna removal.
    When you go to install the antenna bolts overdrill the aluminum holes and install a flanged plastic bushing. The outrigger manufacturers...
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    There is no good way to work on the fuel fills. I cut a 12" square out on the flat part (flat to make repair easier). Replace all the...
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    I did my islander tanks. Not the same but common problems addressed. Good luck...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Garmin GPSmap 7612 xsv Needed.
    Internet fraud is big business. You have the laundry list of things to watch for! You can't be careful enough. It's still possible to...