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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Corrosion of trim pump.
    Anodes are due. Interesting experiment - get a gram scale and weigh old ones and new ones.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Corrosion of trim pump.
    The pump doesn't look good. If it were mine I would plan on it. Unusual run around top seal. Looks like it was hit with something...
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    If you have access to a hose and a power outlet I would do a few things first. Charge the battery. Put a set of "rabbit ears" on the...
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    I have a GMR Fantom 18 on my 268 Islander with 8612xsv, 8610xsv, GPS 24xd, no autopilot. For your size boat I would go with a 24" GMR...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread WTB Garmin 24 Fantom Dome Radar.
    For your size boat I would stay with 18 dome. I have a GMR Fantom 18 on my 268 Islander. The GMR Fantom 18 and 24 are discontinued. You...
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    It's not going to be easy to find the chair slides. My experience was ordering parts and sending them back. Search won't bring up much...
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    So what are these knuckleheads fixing? https://www.facebook.com/reel/564229963371958
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    The plastic slides and bushing don't look that bad. Usually that are busted up and in pieces. The slides are impossible to find. You can...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Ceramic coating?.
    I painted my boat hull, aluminum tower, hardtop and console bubble three years ago with AwlGrip AwlCraft 2000. They recommend their wash...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread WTB Garmin 24 Fantom Dome Radar.
    Get in West Marines Captains Club and wait for 5x points week. 20% discount. Garmin units are not discounted so West deal is best around.
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    I own a self storage facility and cars are stored off island over the winter (flooding). All the fancy cars draw power from the battery...
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    L Turns out the yellow is actually continuously providing power and the red only has power with the battery switch on. Correct. I have...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander.
    The rod holder parts front and back are flipped for rod tip/butt but are identical dimensions. The mounting part will be different front...
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    The blue wire is a remote turn on - raise your car antenna, power your external amp on. The yellow wire is power to the unit but the...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Islander 268 fuel help.
    Below is a thread I created on replacing fuel tanks on a 1997 Islander 268. It pretty much explains everything you need to know. The...