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    Windlass and Islander questions.

    What windlass are better: Lewmar Pro-fish , Sport or Maxwell ? -----=-- To the Islander Owners : What Windlass you have and, is it horizontal or vertical?
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    Not enough power?

    Weather and work did not help, but as soon as possible I will. - By the way I decided to get ( 2 ) two stroke motors (weight is an issue) and expect to do the change myself (Of course i will be here many times when doing it). Thanks
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    Coupling for table

    You're welcome!--- Between me and you: I need the vertical post myself, just waiting to get more important stuff before get one of those.
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    Not enough power?

    Not yet, work and weather not cooperating.
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    From single to twins.

    I decided to change my single motor and install twins (will get 2 two stroke one due to weight), just get the following info, "The American Boat and Yacht Council has guidelines for the distance at which twin outboard engines are to be separated based on the size of the engines. Their...
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    Coupling for table

    Go online and look for Lagun , this company has the part you're looking for.
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    Islander and windlass (what type/brand)

    Those are questions for Islander owners. 1) What type of windlass you have/had (horizontal/vertical)? 2) What brand/model you have /had? 3) Would you by/install the same brand/model/type again? Why? Thanks in advance for answers.
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    Not enough power?

    You're correct 7 people is not absurd, but as you said" The specs are 400 hp. I was thinking of getting another 250 and be done, but the insurance would not like it! So, I'm in the process of looking for a pair of used 150's/175's or 200's (looking at 2 strokes for less maintenance and weight...
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    Not enough power?

    1998
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    Not enough power?

    I do not understand the question. For the size of the slander I guess it can handle seven people. I friend of mine can handle the same on a 23 Seafox, so, why not my boat?
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    Trailer for trade (preferably) or sale.

    I already bought a 30 ft tandem. I was/am asking 4500.00 OBO in person.
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    Not enough power?

    I received responses on my e-mail and tried to reply. Somehow a new post was opened.
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    Not enough power?

    Two weeks ago i went to the water w/ 7 people (total) and something did happen: My Islander has a F250 Yamaha ( of course 4 stroke) and With throttle down, around 5000/5200 RPMs I could not pass over 14/15 MPH., I called the mechanic and explain the issue, He told me that it should be a problem...
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    No power

    That's my thinking
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    No power

    Yamaha 17-M - No I did not try everyone one the bow
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    No power

    That's what my mechanic told me to do. I will do it. but anyway I will try to sell my motor and get twins 150/175/200 - all depending on weight. Thanks.
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    No power

    Ok Guys. First, thanks for the interest. Second. The revs did not stop at 5000 rpms and did not struggled to increase but if i tried to go over, the whistle would come on ( I tried twice and had to turn the throttle back). There were no weeds or anything else on the propeller, as well as the...
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    No power

    Two weeks ago i went to the water w/ 7 people (total) and something did happen: My Islander has a F250 Yamaha ( of course 4 stroke) and With throttle down, around 5000/5200 RPMs I could not pass over 14/15 MPH., I called the mechanic and explain the issue, He told me that it should be a problem...