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Many of the switches on my switch panel are worn out. I would like to replace it with a new panel. It is a 12 swith panel with CB's. Can anyone point me towards a plce to purchase a new panel? Does GW sell them?

I just did my OX66 250 for the first time, used the pump and cap setup for a quart bottle. Simple, and clean. I used about a quart, or a drop or so more.

Great looking Grady!!! Good Luck

I had an overheat issue last year on my 1998 OX66, and burned up a piston. Sleeving was not an option as it was already rebuilt once, 1600 hours. I had a powerhead installed off a trade in motor (200 hours) for approx. $5500, and put 100 hours on it this summer, and am happy so far.

The nice politicians in CT nailed us as well. Nonsense.

I love the 2 stroke OX66, I have a 1998 250. It is on a ISlander 268, and gets me up to 37 bMPH, with a full tank of gas!!! Starts every time! Smokes a bit, rough idle from time to time, but just wants to run like crazy!!

A few months ago, one of the folks posted info about a good refurbiher in LI. I'll search the blog and see if I can find the info.

Finished season #2 with my first boat, a GW 268 Islander 1998. I love that boat. I started out looking for a 22-23 foot fishing boat, and came across this beauty, and could not turn it down. I've replaced the power head after 1600 hours, and she now runs great. I see no reason to own...

I'm in CT also, and hoping to stay in the water until 1 Dec!!!

I'm replacing my Furuno FCV667, it finally died. I am considering the Raymarine A70D. Any thought's from fellow fisherman on if this is a good choice? I just put a Airmar B744V Triducer in this spring and think this is a good fit.

Has anyone tried to replace the tilt motor with the boat in the water? I have a single Yama 250 that has been giving me problems with mtor tilt. I am going to check the servicing today, but strongly suspect the motor is going bad. It seems to draw high current, won't alwyas lift the motor, and I...

Pick up a can of Penetrol. It restores the look. I apply it twice a year to the laminate, and it returns it to almost new condition.

Great idea taking them to West Marine. They are at least 3 years old, probably closer to five years. I bought the GW in 2007, and they were not new then. The load test should be the discriminator. I should probably invest in a pair anyway, given their age. Thanks. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks I'll give it a try with a new battery.

I have a 1998 Islander with a single OX66 Yamaha 250HP. with two batteries. Recently the battery indicator started blinking at 12 volts and below indicated. At speed (25) knots or so it blinks, and sometimes at trolling speed as well. Occasiaonly I can get the voltage over 12.6 volts. I was...

Islander 268 I have a 98 Islander and love it. It is my first boat and I find it easy to handle, reliable, and gives a nice ride. I have a single OX66 250, and just replaced the power head. It had 1600 hours on it. I agree with many of the earlier posts, it does smoke, but pushes me along at 30...

That is one awesome job!!! Outstanding rebuild. Besuty is in the eye of the beholder, and I am now a believer! Sounds like a great fishing/party boat!!! Knock 'em dead down in TX!

Bizarre setup, any clue why someone would "ugly up" a good looking boat like that?

I have an uninstalled Furuno 1730 radar display and radome. The signal cable is cut at the connector end that would go into the display unit, and there is no power cable. Any suggestions on how to salvage this setup so that I can install it in the spring? :cry:

ISlander Congrats, sounds like you got a steal!! I just bought a Islander 268 1998 and paid twice that, and it was a good price. Single Yama 250. I LOVE THAT BOAT!!!! Best of luck