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    Replacing cockpit padding - 268 Islander 1997

    I was just noticing the padding around the cockpit stating to wear, has anyone done this excercise & how difficult is it to remove & replaced with the new padding and material?
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    1997 268 Islander head pump out problem

    I have a 268 Islander 1997 which has an "electric head" with holding tank fitted from the factory. the problem I have is the boat pump out does not work, the lights show how full the holding tank is but the only way to empty is too have a marina pump out manually. The problem with this is the...
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    Trimming the motors or use the trim tabs?

    I am pretty new to the Grady scene and to date I have been keeping the motors trimmed all the way down and just using the trim tabs. In a couple of more recent forums I have noticed people talking about trimming the motors also to increase Revs etc. Could I get some advice please I am used to...
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    What props should I be running

    Just checking what props people are running and how to check the pitch of the ones I currently have. I have purchased the 268 with the new twin F225's. How do I check what props I have (is it written on them somewhere?) & I also think I am not getting full revs at the moment?
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    Driving a 268 at sea for the first time

    I will be delivering my new (second hand) 268 on Monday. My first trip will be straight out to sea and a 20 mile run down the coast. Any information on how I should trim the 4 strokes, use the trim tabs or best speed to run at sea would be appreciated?
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    Hull ID numbers how do they work?

    Just looking at a second hand Grady White. Do the hull ID numbers represent the year of manufacture, i have been told this one is iether 2000 model or a 1997 model?
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    Deck going soft is this normal

    Just checking if it is common for the deck to go soft and require the ply replacement on a 10 year old boat. I am told this under $1000 job to fix but am concerned that maybe transon etc may have the same problem. Could I have some comments or experiences please on this topic?
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    Motors for a 268 Islander

    I am looking at a 1997 model 268 Islander that has just been repowered by a pair of 225 Horsepower Yamaha 4 strokes. Is this too much power for the hull or is this a good pwer option? I would also like some feedback if possible on the 268 in general we do a fair amount of gamefishing and I have...