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Hello, I'm looking for advice on where to get cushions recovered/redone in the Boston area. I tried Grady but they don't stock any cushions for boats older than 2001 and mine is a 2000 Islander. The rear verticle cushion which sits in the weather all season is getting a little ratty. Thanks for...

3 Strand Nylon?

I got this today from Boat US. April 4, 2011 Dear Massachusetts BoatU.S. Member, The Massachusetts State Legislature is considering a bill tomorrow that will require everyone, including adults, to wear lifejackets on boats under 20’ while in operation. Currently in Massachusetts, life...

Here's a great source for all things Yamaha http://www.simyamaha.com/category_s/1729.htm

Thanks for all the replies. Some good advice. Rick

Does anyone simply leave their on board battery charger on all winter while their boat's stored. The charger should go into a maintenance mode once the batterys are fully charged so I don't think there's an issue doing it. Thoughts?

Thanks for all the help here. I'll be setting this up this weekend and appreciate the feedback.

Does anyone have any information or links on where I can get trailer setup help? I recently bought a 2000 268 Islander and I just picked up a new Venture bunk style trailer. Trying to get specs for adjusting the bunks and winch post. Thanks. Rick P.

There is much wisdom here. :) I'll let you know the outcome.

Wow, you're a mindreader. I'm ok with the cabin on the Islander and I think I would have bought it by now, but the Admiral has been saying all along that the cabin needs to be bigger. Any thoughts about that?

Hi all. I sold my 208 over the weekend and have been trying to decide between an Islander or a Sailfish. Both have their pros and cons for my situation and I've weighed out every last detail. Except one. Is the ride in choppy seas that much better in a Sailfish over an Islander? Is it a...

Wishing Kyle a quick recovery from the surgery and wishing you all strength to face any and all challenges.

When I bought my replacement tubes from my local Grady dealer, they lent me the die that forms the flare in-place. Ask your dealer.

Have you considered a mooring? Where in the northeast are you?

Does he have the boat listed somewhere? I'm curious about the Diesel model.

Not to derail the thread, but what are you folks pulling the 282 down the road with?

April of 03 I installed 2 Optima Orbital Marine batteries. I can't believe it, but they still perform perfectly.

I've been winterizing the same model boat as you have for quite a few years now. For the fresh water, I run the system until it's empty, pour a gallon of RV antifreeze into the tank and then run it till I can see the antifreeze coming out. For the raw water all I do is disconnect the spiral...

Thanks for the info.

Hi All, New to forum. Looks like a lot of great information. Look forward to sharing whatever I can. On the Mr. Buddy heaters, how long does a small tank of fuel last?