268 Islander make over

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This was a year long project that's almost done ! New stringers , bulkeds, fuel tank , bow thruster , and repowered. Paint is Awlgrip Stars and Stripes blue , red bottom paint.
 

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Well Done !!! Thats really nice
 
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Very well done. She'll be unique and easy to spot on the water.
 
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Great looking islander! I just picked up a '95 with the original 250 Yamaha. How is the Suzuki working for you? Though I am partial to 2 strokes, I may need a repower in the not too distant future. I will be replacing the thru hulls with bronze. Will be based on the Delmarva near Chincoteague
 
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Great looking islander! I just picked up a '95 with the original 250 Yamaha. How is the Suzuki working for you? Though I am partial to 2 strokes, I may need a repower in the not too distant future. I will be replacing the thru hulls with bronze. Will be based on the Delmarva near Chincoteague
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Thank you ! The engine only has a little over 25 hours before the end of the season last year . The boat cruises around 26/27 and tops out a little over 40 . Fuel burn around 2.0 mpg . Over the winter I had some cup added to the prop to get a little more grip , can't wait until I can get to try it out this season. I really like the Suzuki , so quiet you can't even hear it run !
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Trying to figure out how to load photos , my files are too large .
 
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I too have a 300 Suzuki. I repowered in 2019. The fuel economy is fantastic. I've been playing around with different props and the best performer so far has been the 17P Suzuki prop leaned out to a 15P with a full cup. My boat is always loaded with gear and is very heavy. Hope you get those photos figured out, looking forward to seeing your restoration.
 
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Steelhead - I'm lookin into replacing the fuel tanks on my 268 Islander.

Do you have two tanks? Were boat replaced? How did they get the forward tank out? Any photo's?

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Steelhead - I'm lookin into replacing the fuel tanks on my 268 Islander.

Do you have two tanks? Were boat replaced? How did they get the forward tank out? Any photo's?

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Sorry I just seen this message , I removed both bulkeds and still had to notch the steps. There is no way to remove the tank whole without notching the steps or rear compartment.
 
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Sorry I just seen this message , I removed both bulkeds and still had to notch the steps. There is no way to remove the tank whole without notching the steps or rear compartment.
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Fuel tanks on hold for the moment. Right now my thinking is remove one bulkhead, slide the tank back and cut it. Replacement tank will be about 72 gallons - same as the aux tank. I don't need 205 gallons for my use - 145 would do.

Are you doing this yourself? Where are you located? Did you replace fuel fill and vent hose? Any issues there?

Keep me up to date and your progress. I'll get there maybe later this year.

I have my hardtop off now and plan to so some serious painting work. Probably pull hardtop structure and paint.
 
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Sorry I just seen this message , I removed both bulkeds and still had to notch the steps. There is no way to remove the tank whole without notching the steps or rear compartment.
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I'm looking at that Stars & Strips paint color for the hull. Looks awesome!

Did you repaint the topside? I'm struggling to find a color for my faded gelcoat. What did you use?
 
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I'm looking at that Stars & Strips paint color for the hull. Looks awesome!

Did you repaint the topside? I'm struggling to find a color for my faded gelcoat. What did you use?
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The shop I had paint the hull , did redo some gelcoat around the rub rail . I replaced the rub rail also , but he mixed his own color. There is a company on ebay that I have bought Grady White color gel coat from and it is a very good match.
 

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