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The chartplotter engine fuel burn is what I use. It gets a little complicated with the dual tanks and a single gauge on my 1997 Islander. I have to switch between "main/aux" tank for a 8-segment tank level reading. I have a 132 gallon and a 72 gallon fuel tank. I set the chartplotter to 205...

You don’t use a transformer to reduce DC voltage. Transformers require AC. You would have to use a power converter which is an expensive “fix” for low voltage alarms. Check engine charging and replace 12 volt house battery would be my recommendation (fixed mine). If you do go the power...

If the pump runs using the manual bilge pump switch all your wiring is good. The float switch is in parallel and all the wiring is right there at the pump. It is common for the wires to the pump to go bad over the years from sitting in bilge water. Test switch in installed orientation just in...

I would expect that your new Suzuki motors track fuel burn. Your gauges may not report fuel burn. But newer chartplotter can be interfaced to the engine to report it. Also the old fuel sending units in the tank(s) should be replaced with KUS WEMA sending units. You need to know the proper...

Try this...

My EPIRB is mounted just inside the cabin on the port side. It can easily be deployed without stepping into the cabin. Ditch bags are ok too but they must be at the helm. You can't be digging around below in the cabin looking for EPIRB or life jackets. Training of crew is also critical. On the...

The problem with the transom isn't just transom rot. They separate from the stringer system. This is why you see flex when you apply pressure to the engines. Transom want's to rotate "out" of the boat.

Why guess... This is supposed to be for a 268 Islander. The Sailfish is a little wider. In any case you will have to open it up and reverse engineer all the dimensions. The aluminum angle isn't going to give you access without opening up the top of the boat. If you go that far you might as well...

I'm starting to get things together to do the transom project on my 1997 268 Islander. I painted the tower, topside and hull a few years ago. Looks like new - same as the day I painted it. Now it's time to do the transom. I have been gathering information. Thanks to all the member who sent me...

PLB $450 - PLB/EPIRB package $960. PLB goes on you the EPIRB goes with the boat. I like the redundancy. Even though we all never expect to ever use a beacon you won't find a store out there when you need it. A lot depends too on where you fish, what time of year you fish, how many other boats...

Take a credit card like piece of heavy plastic, push behind the coaming pad and slide along until you "bump" the securing screws. As Dennis said they are hidden in the material and there will be a slit somewhere. Philips head screw.

They contracted with https://www.geiger.com/ to manage their promo products. I have been looking for a nice lightweight jacket. Maybe theirs will do.

I like to put a 2'x2' piece of 10mil poly over the "business end" of the tank under the deck port to deflect water away for the tank fittings. Deck port are leaky - don't bond to GE silicone. Use 3M4000 or something similar to bed the deck plates. New 0-rings from McMaster Carr. You can clear GE...

South Florida technique.

GW used a transom light on my model year for courtesy lights in the cockpit. My rule on this type of retrofit is to find an exact replacement regardless of who the current manufacturer is. Avoid all the drama of not fitting in the hole or screws lining up. Most times the "easy" way isn't always...

I replace mine on my 268 Islander with new OEM light assemblies (Perko) and blue LED bulbs. Old assemblies were trashed...

The problem with GW's is that you may not know you are taking water on. It's hidden under the deck. It takes a lot of water to affect the handling and attitude of the boat. You need to get ahead of the problem. High water alarms should be independent of the bilge pump. If the bilge pump float...

This is GW standard wiring for my 268 Islander. I'm not sure the bilge pump wires to the battery switch are on the switched side of the switch (on hot side). This way the bilge pump can't be turned off. The bilge pump is fused for safety. The brown wire goes into the wiring harness and goes...

Exactly what I plan to do to my transom. Thank you!

I would like to see some pictures of the prep work they did for the transom and stringers. Also one of the cut they made to lift the top to expose the hull.