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    Spring launch checklist?

    thanks hot. they are in the fridge ready to go. thats the beauty of the internet and blog sites.
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    Spring launch checklist?

    Thanks I hadnt even thought about changing prop cotter pin, but very logical. I had a guy (by the name of "boat doctor")servicing the boat, and I felt he did not do as thorough a job as I would have. Last time he did not line up the lower unit "gear shaft" and I got stuck in the harbor after...
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    Spring launch checklist?

    Any recommendations/checklists for items to check/change on motor/boat before I launch my 268 Islander with 2001 OX66 250HP Yami? I would like to give a go at getting her ready myself this year vs. paying my marina $$$$ to prep her. Thanks for your input....
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    Sand in motor

    I was wondering if anyone knows how to clean out sand that has gathered in my powerhead. I have a 2001 yamaha OX66 250 HP on my 268 Islander, and I recently changed the thermostats. When I removed the old thermostats, I noticed that the old thermostats were badly corroded, and there was sand...
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    smell of gas

    I guess I can think of a couple of worse feelings while out on the water, but this is definitly not a pleasant one.
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    raymarine c series radar - which one?

    looks like that thread was from 2008
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    So whats the deal with renaming a boat?

    you know i was going to just rip off the old decals, and put either my own phrase/name or no name at all. Then a good friend told me it was bad luck. Now im not that superstitous but something just doesnt feel right :-)
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    raymarine c series radar - which one?

    you can locate birds for locating fish? wow you learn something new every day! I will go with the 4kW.....
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    268 islander raw water washdown not working

    thanks i will check it out.
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    raymarine c series radar - which one?

    thanks i ordered from amazon
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    raymarine c series radar - which one?

    I am not even sure what target distinction is, but I would image it would have to do with the clarity you can see objects.
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    raymarine c series raydar - which one?

    I have a raymarine c series setup. next on the list is radar. anyone have experience with this? open array vs raydome? 4kw or 2 kw. all feedback is appreciated.
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    raymarine c series radar - which one?

    I have a raymarine c series setup. next on the list is radar. anyone have experience with this? open array vs raydome? 4kw or 2 kw. all feedback is appreciated.
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    Looking for a pair of 200 hp yamahas 2003 or newer.

    thanks, nice dolphin!
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    268 islander raw water washdown not working

    beatnick where is this pump located on an islander?
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    Looking for a pair of 200 hp yamahas 2003 or newer.

    Looking for a pair of 200 hp yamahas 2003 or newer. 2 stroke and 4 stroke considered 25" shaft Low hours good compression
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    So whats the deal with renaming a boat?

    I wish decals were the most costly thing...
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    So whats the deal with renaming a boat?

    This pretty much sums it up. But I dont know if I want to chance it.
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    So whats the deal with renaming a boat?

    My 268 islander name is "Day's Gone By". Not horrible, but not the name I would pick.
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    Thru-hull Transducer

    Sorry just another note your Part# GAX10183 is an Airmar. Garmin just private labels these, when you recieve it, it will be marked Airmar :-)