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Hi All, I am looking at a 1995 268 Islander with twin 150 hp Yami 2 strokes. Anyone have a set up like this or similar. What do you think about the power? I've heard mixed reviews from underpowered to overpowered. Thanks...

I was able to purchase them at me local West Marine. Had trouble removing old ones. I sprayed with WD-40 and then heated with a butane torch til the WD was cooking and they unscrewed like butter...

I also changed this year to the 22# Delta plow, with 30' chain and 8 plait rode. My last anchor held fine (fluke anchor), but did not lay in the pulpit as nicely. The 3 strand I had attached to it would not go through the windlass as well, as it bunched up in the locker. Very happy with the...

I am able to choose knots or mph on the gauge itself, irrelevant of what I am displaying on the gps. I use knots on the gps and mph on the fuel gauge. This is with the newer square gauges, so I do not know if it is the same with yours...

Fill the hole with 2 part epoxy resin from West Marine, which you fill through a syringe, also available there. Once it hardens, you can re-drill and reinstall the screw snap...

Same on mine, with brand new pumps, thermostats, etc. I spoke with Yamaha who assured me it is perfectly normal.

I'm not sure about the older ones but would recommend speaking with Andy Munuo from SIMS (Shipyard Island Marine). He is extremely knowledgeable about this. I made this exact connection to newer command link yesterday, but wasn't sure which wires to connect. I called Yamaha and was told...

Sounds like a few problems. I had a clogged vent line. This made it take much longer to build up a vacuum after a flush or two, since there was pressure building in the tank. It is easy to check, pump out at a station and see if you get good suction from the vent on the side of the boat, if...

I made the same move last year, from a 28Sailfish to the 33 Express. I love the boat, couldn't be happier. I went with an '06, intentionally, as I didn't want too old of a boat with too many hours. I find that it is perfectly powered with the 250's, and have heard the 225's are equally as...

additionally, the manual should be downloadable from the grady white website. it will provide you with a schematic for everything you are trying to figure out...

I would bet, even with a repower, that the switches are still there. As for seacocks: probably head discharge, head inlet (if it is seawater flushed which it sounds like) and either livewell or washdown inlet...

The model year would be most helpful...

I second the option of both helm cooler refridgeration as well as fish box cooler. I go through countless bags of ice keeping the helm cooler contents cold. The cabin refridge only holds so much. Also, I think that they have the option of helm AC. Here in the northeast, it is rarely hot...

The 2008's had many upgrades, nothing dramatic, but quite a few niceties. The windshield was raised, less canvas, more glass. I don't have any sight problems with my '06 33, but it is even higher now. There is more wood in the cabin as you mentioned ( I don't know if I am a fan yet). Also a...

The windlass issue might be a simple adjustment. My windlass acted the same way, I just had to tighten it a bit. There should be a tool to do this with. Hopefully that is all it will need.

Svensson boat transport, here on Long Island. Call Darlene for a quote, Howie is the best. He has moved my 28 sailfish and now my 33 Express. He also relocated a full keel sailboat I owned. He has top notch equiptment and is meticulous.

Maybe a stupid question: is it definitely a saltwaterbowl? Mine flushes with fresh water from the water tank...

Little bit of bleach and water with a dab of dishsoap in a spray bottle. The dishsoap helps the water to "adhere" to teh vertical surfaces while the bleach does its job. When done, rinse the bilge and throw a dab of nice smelling bilge cleaner in there. Good as new...

I have an E120 in my electronics box and raise it just enough to see the bottom of the screen or just low enough to view the bottom of the Yami gauges. I am 5'10" and also a pilot and like to scan my instruments. I am able to see both. The bottom buttons on the E120 are reachable but not...

If unwrapped, the floor drains could freeze over and prevent water from draining overboard. Other than that, just growth on the bottom and as mentioned slippery surfaces. A short haul in the spring would take care of all that you would need to: bottom cleaning, paint, buff, wax, lower unit...