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  1. deepdesire

    Totalscan transducer mounting on 1996 Islander

    The transducer flats on my Islander are approx. 3 1/4 wide x 14" long. The fairing block had to be slightly shaped. I would recommend the fairing block if application allows, the performance is incredible. My raymarine A series reads the bottom with great detail at 26 kts. I never loose the...
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    Electrical Helm Question

    Patsy Is there a single 40 amp breaker mounted next to the battery switch?
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    Cockpit Trim - Islander 268

    Patsy are you referring the vinyl trim moulding that covers the deck joint? I believe it is about 1 5/8" in height. Taylor marine in Delaware sells it through their Ebay store. It is pricey!
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    Preparing to go offshore - Atlantic Ocean

    To UCPA Your vessel is more then capable of venturing 35 miles. Offshore fishing is fun and rewarding in a small boat but understand the risk.Keep her well maintained, know her limits and yours. Be prepared and have fun.
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    Cracked hatch cover

    Replaced mine with 1/2" black starboard. Made the bend with a heat gun. No more worries bout crackin.
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    Preparing to go offshore - Atlantic Ocean

    Since when is too much when it comes to family and crew safety. Four person offshore valise takes up little to no room and can be purchased for about a grand. Check with BOE. If you have to enter the water you'll remember this conversation. Rafts are a lot easier to spot than a head in a type 1...
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    New Power on my 96 Islander

    Update. Had the zuke 17p prop reworked to a 14p with some seriously long cup. She'll spin up to 6100 rpm at 33 kts. 4900 rpm 26 kts and 13 gph. 4450 rpm 23 kts 11.5 gph. We Happy!
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    New Power on my 96 Islander

    Took the Suzuki and Powertech props to Eastern propeller. Turns out both props actually measure a 16 pitch. The power tech prop has much less blade surface. The plan is to modify the Suzuki prop to allow for 6000 rpm wot and provide a descent hole shot
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    Replacement cuddy walls

    Betty I found this guy on Ebay and have made several purchases from him. You can call him direct for quotes. Prices are good shipping is fast. I made new fish box covers and hatch covers with Starboard. If you have basic wood working skills and can operate a router, Starboard is great stuff...
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    New Power on my 96 Islander

    Update. Installed a Powertech 16 x 17 x 3 LFS stainless prop. The following reflects the performance with this prop. rpm 4650 20kts 12.2 gph 50 % trim 5000 rpm 23.5.kts 13.6 gph 50% trim 6000rpm 32.4 kts 24 gph Until you get over 5000 rpm she gets slightly over 2 mpg This prop will spin...
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    Replacement cuddy walls

    Are you set on plywood? I replaced my port side bulkhead with King Starboard. No maintenance and super strong.
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    New Power on my 96 Islander

    Very Happy. Like a totally different boat. Just finished the 20 hr service and resplashed today. Raised the engine up another hole. Gonna keep playing with props til I get her where I'm happy with speed and economy. Motor is strong, fly by wire is incredible. Can talk in normal voice at 5300...
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    Auto pilots

    Raymarine Evolution. Easy install like said above' saves fuel and fatigue trolling is the best with AP. You will never know how you lived without it!
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    Is 300hp enough on a Freedom 255?

    GradyWhite.Com has a comparison chart that shows you the specs and performance of that model in several power configurations.
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    '95 268 Islander

    Yes no engines no fuel or water no options
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    1996 Islander
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    1996 Islander before repower
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    '95 268 Islander

    Does your new boat have a hard top, water heater or other options? I assume you are planning on repowering? The 4660 is bone dry with no options. The options add weight accordingly but 4660 is a good place to start. Do you have access to a trailer and scale?
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    OX66 225 "stumbling" when running over 3500 rpm

    Electric fuel pump is located in the VST tank. Vst tank is filled by the lp fuel pumps. Pump cant pump fuel if its not in the tank. Start at the beginning.
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    OX66 225 "stumbling" when running over 3500 rpm

    How old are the low pressure fuel pumps?