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I use the Sierra filter/bowls in place of my Yamaha cans. never been a problem. Works every time. Try this...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0O19U?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_5 I joke about the beauty of standards...there are so many to choose from! Why can't there be a simple...

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Learn to use Great Grady search. Lots of posts on this subject. https://www.greatgrady.com/search/2663580/?q=Cockpit+drain&o=date

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Simple stuff but start simple. I call these types of failures FIT's - "Failures Induced by Technician". Look at everything you touched. Did you run it after changing the oil? Check oil level on dipstick? Remove oil filter. Was it tight? Inspect gasket .If questionable replace it. How did you...

I use a cam cleat under the gunnel to tension halyards. Haylard has a clip on it that attached to cam cleat or to short bungee cord to stow them up top. I run equal length short/long halyard - better geometry and stows better. Only advantage to collapsible rigger is ability to stow in cabin.

The hardtop is cored and may crush when you tighten the bolts down. The spacers should be a little less than the hardtop thickness. Use plastic spacers if you ever expect to take the bolts out - aluminum will seize up - stainless maybe. McMaster Carr. This is no guarantee the riggers won't...

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I have taken strips off old boats but have never replaced it. The hull stripes are available but the GW dealing may not be - check with a GW dealer. I have tried removing the strips and decals a lot of ways. 3M eraser wheel, razor blades. The best way I have found is to use a Dremel tool and...

I tow my 268 Islander to Florida Keys and back every winter since 2008. About 8,000 lbs including the trailer. About 3,000 miles - similar to your one-way trip. First few years were with an old 3-axel trailer. Last 11 years were with a new Sea Lion S-28T-8200BB 2-axel trailer. The new trailer...

Anyone know where to get GW vent window handles?

Never heard of a PowerMania. Looks like a good one to stay away from! When I first read your post I thought you were talking about ProMariner which is an excellent brand I use and recommend.

If you have easy access to power use it! Some guys are on the hook.

CG Aux will do an annual courtesy inspection and give you a sticker for your boat. As long as you're not doing something stupid they will bypass you. This is helpful in areas where they are doing a lot of checks.

I don't know how your boat is setup. My 268 Islander is a walk around with a small cabin. These photos are return trip from FL so some have no reels. I have 6 rod holders that I double up with velcro straps on the Port side. I have two on the starboard side. Two short kite rods up there as well...

I don't track fuel economy. I don't do long canyon runs where you can really measure it. I doubt it's significant and may be better than not turning the props efficiently. As I said it was a game changer.

Other than making sure you can turn the props at maximum rated RPM's WOT speed is an imaginary number. Ignore it and prop the boat to respond from the hole shot, thru initial planning to high cruise. Copy of previous post...I have been running a 268 Islander with twin Yamaha f-150's with 17 x...

Get your numbers together (speed at different RPM's) and talk to Ken at www.PropGods.com He sized the new 4-blade props for my Islander with Yamaha F150's. We went down 2" of pitch and slightly smaller diameter. Got a mid-range that I never had before and didn't loose any top end. Game...

A ProMariner ProSport HD 2-bank is $180. You can also install a Noco 2-bank for around $120. Both chargers ship with cables that make it easy to install. Not sure but both may have 120vac power plugs. Mount in a reasonably dry area near the batteries (within cable lengths. Also nice to be able...

Think about he practical aspects of saving your life on a small boat with an inexperienced crew. On my boat I probably have one inexperienced person on board (my wife). I'll take care of grabbing the EPIRB and deploying - only takes seconds. Hopefully the other person can grab life jackets and...