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    Need a SmartCraft Gauge expert

    I have two 2008 SmartCraft 1000 gauges on my boat (repowered 1995 Islander 26.8). The repower was a 2008 Merc Verado 300. It came with two SmartCraft 1000 gauge. When I got the boat back from the boatyard they did not hook up the fuel sensing unit to the gauge (seems they had the wrong...
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    Gas Tank fuel pickup

    Hi All, I have a rather perplexing issue with my gas tank fuel pick up. I have a 1995 Islander 26.8 with a 134 gallon fuel tank. I wanted to ensure that the fuel tank pickup was not partially clogged so I took out the pick up tube (and anti siphon valve). Well that's what I thought I was...
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    Difference between 1995 and 1996 Islander

    Hi I have been looking to replace/fix some of the things that have worn out on my 1995, 26.8 Islander. Many of the web sites I look at list 1996-2001 years? Is there a difference between a 1995 and 1996 from a dimensional perspective? thanks
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    Manufacture of Captains Seat?

    The plastic slides on my Captain seat (1995 Islander 26.8) are shot. Does anyone know where I can get replacements? I order a hardware kit from Todd (Gloucester Captain seat). It "looked" right but there were no dimensions for the slides so it was hard to tell. Anyway the slides are 3/4 inch...
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    Shaft length for a 1995 26.8 Islander

    Hi All, I picked up a 1995 Islander last year with a 225 Merc 4 stroke. The motor has a 30" shaft. Does anyone know whether this is the correct length? The boat has difficulty getting up on plane hence performance is rather poor (25 mph at 5800 rpm). I hate running a motor at full throttle...