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    Props for 200hp HPDI's on Islander 268

    Hi - I am looking at two used but nice Yamaha stainless steel props for sale. They are 14 1/4" and a 19 Pitch. I'm looking for a recommendation on the best all around performance prop for this setup. I'd greatly appreciate any help or in site into this.
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    Grady Islander performance #'s

    family affair, Yes my 1995 V-X 250 is carbed. I have a fuel management gauge, however, have not recorded the performance readings. I'll try to do so this weekend.
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    Grady Islander performance #'s

    Hi - I am repowering my 1995 268 from a single 250 2-stroke to twin 200 hpdi's. I received the performance data below from Grady White today. Sorry for the format of the information as I was only able to copy and paste. This reply did not allow me to upload the .pdf file. I could fax the...
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    Repowering my 26 Islander

    Hi - I have no idea what it is worth but its an aswesome motor. I'll do a bit of reaserch but in the meantime maybe you could let me know what you would be willing to spend. I also have a yam 9.9 4 stroke kicker mounted next to it. I'm at (908) 963-1997 if you would like to call. Both engines...
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    How can we form a GW club in Beach Haven, New Jersey area

    Re: How can we form a GW club in Beach Haven, New Jersey are Hi Joel - I would be interested. I have my 268 islander at southwick marina and the house is about 10 blocks north. (908) 963-1997.
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    Repowering my 26 Islander

    Hi All I purchased two 2006 Yamaha 200 HPDI outboard motors and will be swapping out he single 1995 Yamaha 250. Does anyone have any experience with this type of conversion? It would also help me immensely if someone with twin 2 strokes could share some pictures of the layout of oil tanks and...
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    PURCHASED the 1995 Islander!!

    Hi Bob - Thanks for your reply! I just stumbled on someone repowering from 2006 Yamaha HPDI 200's to Suzuki 250's. I was able to secure the Yamaha engins with all the riggings (guages, oil tanks, everything) for 12,750 delivered from FL to NJ. I spoke with Grady White and the conversion (they...
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    PURCHASED the 1995 Islander!!

    Hello All, Well, I ended up purchasing the 1995 Islander and couldn’t be happier, with the hull. The V-X 250hp Yamaha is loud, sucks fuel and oil is very loud and seems like not enough engine for the boat. That being said it fires right up and has been meticulously maintained from the start...
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    1993 24' Expedition or 1995 26' Islander???

    Thanks to all for your inputs, the 1995 Islander 26 checked out great. I purchased it last week and ran it in the bay and up/down the coast over the weekend. All solid and I am very happy with the purchase. Not caught in the survey (It was probably operating ok at the time) the fuel gauge shows...
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    1993 24' Expedition or 1995 26' Islander???

    GreatGrady Captain, Thanks for the reply and the well wishes! I just found the original brochures on line, the transom width is the same on both boats, 7’10”, however the Beam Amidships is 8’3” on the Explorer and 8’6” for the Islander. I’m with you though, the Islander looks narrower  As...
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    1993 24' Expedition or 1995 26' Islander???

    Hello All, I am new to this forum and new to boating! I am looking to buy my first boat this weekend and it’s between a excellent condition 24' explorer with an Evinrude 225 or a meticulously maintained 1995 26' Islander with a Yamaha 250. I do like the layout of the Islander (its in the water...