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    1999 268 sink valve thread size.

    Does anyone know what thread size these balances are from 1999? The scandvik hose fits the sink / shower wand and has a 3/8 female. I have. A 3/8 male coupler but it seams big for this female valve connection.
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    Tuna tower on 268 islander 1999

    I think I may know the answer for this question, but thought I would reach out to see if anyone has seen one. I have a 1999 268 islander that has been redone, repowered and is used for big 100-150 trips off Southern California. 26’-11” in length and 8’-6” beam. If I reinforce the hardtop and add...
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    Refinishing / painting the deck on an Islander 268 1999

    As we all know the decks on our boats take a beating. The chips, the cracks and the scuffs. I am at a point that even when I scrub the deck it’s still a stained and scuffed surface that won’t repel dirt and grime but just absorbs it and stains. What’s the best approach for this? Compound and...
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    custom grady white 228- west coast style

    If you guys want to see a tricked out 1986 228 seafarer, here she is.. Not affiliated in any way but I do like seeing a custom grady once in a while and grady white may see this and take some notice. https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/classifieds/grady-white-seafarer-22-custom-pilothouse.7669/
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    Charging house battery from Yamaha 150 when running

    I have two starting batteries and one house battery. I have two Yamaha 150 (2019). I have a three bank AC charger when boat is on the hard on a trailer. I want to make sure my house battery is charger when underway and running. I see there is an isolator port on the engine and cable available...
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    5” deep, 3” diameter hole saw for maxwell windlass install

    Does anyone know the best way to drill a 3” od hole that will be 5” deep into the pulpit? I’m trying to get ready for a maxwell windlass install on my islander and that’s what it requires.
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    Break in twin F150 on 1999 268 islander

    See video of the islander running. I’m putting about two hours of run time on her a weekend trying to get up to the 20 hour mark so I can change the fluids. So far so good. 3500 rpm cruise, 25-26 mph, 10-11 gph. Everything is working out well. Engines are loosening up. Wot is going up each time...
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    Seastar single ram steering with tie bar on twin F150s

    If anyone has comments or questions about steering, which is a common issue, I decided to add a video of my current setup which I just rebuilt. I originally had this ram and a different tie bar on 1998 yamaha 200, 2 strokes. I reused the ram, added a new tiebar, new seals and end caps, new flex...
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    B175m 1 kw install

    Just installed a new thru hull transducer. 20 degree tilt. Very difficult to fit right between stringer and hull pocket on a 1999 islander. Less is more with sealant. I had to cut the spacer to get the threads exposed per instructions. Hopefully water will be clean and clear at this location. I...
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    Islander control cable lengths?

    1999 islander twin f 150. I’ve search every exposed portion for cable lengths for both port and starboard. Does anyone know them? My guess is two 22’ and two 24’?
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    1999 islander scupper hoses.

    This boat was lift kept its entire life in north Florida. After 22 years this is what the scupper hoses looked like. They are dripping at the low point. New hoses and scuppers are in process.
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    Thru hull transducer angle - 1999 GW Islander 268

    What is the thru hull transducer angle for a 1999 GW Islander 268. I am looking at a B175 transducer being placed in the existing transducer holes. These are at the hull angle and not on the flat spots. Does anyone know the angle?
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    Removing aux tank on 1999 268 islander

    I have a 1999 islander. The 72 gallon aux tank is full of water from previous owner. It’s from 1999. The main tank is 128 gallons and is clean and has no water present. I’m repowerring with 4 strokes twin 150’s. I’m thinking of just removing the aux tank and leaving the cavity clear and maybe...
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    1993 marlin 28 - Scupper and hose replacement

    I have a 1993 28 marlin and I would like to replace my deck drains, hoses and scuppers. i have opened the rear deck plate and have tried to access the drains, hoses and scuppers, but it seems impossible to reach. What is the best way to get this done?