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Looking to repower my 95 268 islander with twin 225 4 stroke. Anyone had this upgrade done? Any pointers or threads are appreciated. How can you tell if the transom is wet?

Does anyone have any experience in the repair or replacement of a bow pulpit on a Grady white 268 or similar ? I attempted to repair the glass but it seems to be delaminated and is not holding up it will be a real hassle to get the bow pulpit off but if I only intend to do it wants any advice...

Steering doesn't work on islander 268 / yami OX66 250hp. What should I check? There is a little orifice by the steering wheel. Do I fill this with hydraulic fluid? Help..

When I started my 2001 Yamaha OX66 250hp for the first time today I noticed there was no water coming Out of the pee hole while running in a big bucket of water. Any ideas? Thinking about changing the impeller-about 3 yrs old. Checked for blockage-none.is there anything else it could be...

Does anyone know where to find by or make the rear hatch covers for the fish box and live well mine are pretty ratty looking and would like to replace them this season. I would buy them direct from Grady White however I am not sure if the paint will match my Faded1995 hull

One thing after another. Now my drain plug is seized. Any suggestions?

For some reason when I attach the lower unit ears to my hose I don't get any water coming out of the pee hole. But when the boat is in the waterit "pees" just fine. Is that because there is not a tight seal on the ears? Also is that hose arrangement directional or does the water pump suck water...

For some reason when I attach the lower unit ears to my hose I don't get any water coming out of the pee hole. But when the boat is in the waterit "pees" just fine. Is that because there is not a tight seal on the ears? Also is that hose arrangement directional or does the water pump suck water...

1995 islander with original tanks. Aux tank pitted through, main tank holds fuel just fine. I know once the tank starts leaking it is time to replace so I was wondering If anyone knows any way to determine if there is water in the tank or to tell the condition of the tank without removing. That...

Nice warm weather days!

So I am new to winterizing my Yamaha OX66 to 250 hp and I have been getting conflicting information on the web. specifically some guys say it is a good idea to fog the engine while others are strictly opposed to it. So I am wondering what do you folks recommend first on that engine I do not see...

Anyone have a good winterizing checklist that they would like to share?

What machines and or chemicals are needed to clean the brown scum off of the side of my boat at and above the waterline

I was wondering what you GW folks are using for line on your rods...specifically for trolling... I am using mono on my inside and outrigger lines and am getting alot of stretch... I am thinking about switching to braided line for trolling rods here in the north east... Do you guys use backer or...

I have a 1995 268 Islander. She is 2 years old (to me)... The boat came with very nice top guns already installed. I was wondering what outrigger poles to buy. They sell 15' and 18' pretty common. Also I dont really want to go through the hasstle of removing the rigging every time we go out...

I have a 1995 268 Islander. The fuse contacts and fuse teeth are sporatically kicking in and out. I am on the fence about changing the contact block, or cleaning it, and replacing the fuses. Does anyone have any ideas. If for cleaning, specifically how, and what products to use. My gut...

Any recommendations/checklists for items to check/change on motor/boat before I launch my 268 Islander with 2001 OX66 250HP Yami? I would like to give a go at getting her ready myself this year vs. paying my marina $$$$ to prep her. Thanks for your input....

I was wondering if anyone knows how to clean out sand that has gathered in my powerhead. I have a 2001 yamaha OX66 250 HP on my 268 Islander, and I recently changed the thermostats. When I removed the old thermostats, I noticed that the old thermostats were badly corroded, and there was sand...

I have a raymarine c series setup. next on the list is radar. anyone have experience with this? open array vs raydome? 4kw or 2 kw. all feedback is appreciated.

I have a raymarine c series setup. next on the list is radar. anyone have experience with this? open array vs raydome? 4kw or 2 kw. all feedback is appreciated.