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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 there I thought that was your gaff (Yikes!).

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 switch will reverse the polarity and drive the motor in forward/reverse. If it will drive in one direction and not the other it is likely a bad switch or a wire...

Layout outriggers don't have bases. Remove them and fill mounting holes with bolts and finish washers. Sell them off.

Take a look at this thread. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/268-islander-garmin-8612-install.37183/ Ask any question you may have. Flush mount panels is screwed from behind. Unit screws in from the front with 4 screws. Trim strips clip over. Gives a nice clean look. I used security screws...

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 beam then an Islander. Your lower helm may be a little wider. The flush mount is one piece of Starboard but it extends up a little over the top of the...

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 can do everything on a phone but some tasks are better on a iPad. (bigger screen and higher resolution). Active Captain allows trip planning and waypoint...

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 different cameras now for Winter trip to FL. DropShot 20/20 has a HD camera (not listed on web site). Camera has a bronze thru hull housing with a plug so you...

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 things you can tune. I like a two display setup with the larges displays that can fit. The Islander doesn't have room on the helm pod to handle two displays so...

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 transom. I would drill out the holes to get any debris or sealant out. Fill as JJF said above with thickened epoxy (West Six10 or mix your own). You want to...

When you go to install the antenna bolts overdrill the aluminum holes and install a flanged plastic bushing. The outrigger manufacturers use this technique to "insulate" the stainless hardware from the aluminum tubing so they can be taken apart. I did this with my hardtop when I refinished it...

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 hoses and install a new Perko fuel fill with bushing (included with new fill) to deflect water away from the fill. On the Islander the forward tank was...

I did my islander tanks. Not the same but common problems addressed. Good luck! https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/268-islander-fuel-tank-replacement.36637/

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 buy safely. I have seen a few GG members burned by scammers (last month!). Not always expensive stuff either. They expect the GG admin to protect them. It...

Yes just try it - with the right tools and prep. You get one shot before you strip it and make a project out of it. And if it comes off 1st. try great! That's what we expect. Good luck!

As Dennis said "good downward pressure". You only really get one shot with a power tool. Hand tools give you better control. If you spin it you are done! It's a real mess from there.on.