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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander.
    Attached are photos of 268 Islander folding rod racks. Photographed over a grid so you can get rough measurements to build a set.
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    This is for a different stereo but they all use the same color codes. When you make the connection do it on the radio harness side (not...
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    How bad is the original wire from the shore power connection? If it were mine I would leave shore power and isolator where they are...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 270 islander weight.
    I’m by sure what you really want to know what trailer weight capacity you need. I have a 8200 Sea Lion dual axel trailer. Tires upgraded...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 270 islander weight.
    The full running surface was increase flotation and support the weight of the new 4-stroke engines. I think it was just sloppy on GW...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 3 or 4 bank charger?.
    I'm using a ProMariner ProSportHD 20. They offer higher amperage models too for charging the trolling motor batteries...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 3 or 4 bank charger?.
    I have 4 batteries but they are all separate (none paralleled). My 3-bank charger takes care of each engine and the house battery. A...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 270 islander weight.
    The weight weight quoted for the 1997 268 Islander Euro transom was 4,660 lbs. The 270 with a full length running surface would be a...
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    I did this on my 1999 seafarer 228. No need to cut the bulkhead just cut the top cap that’s on the bulkhead. You have to also grind...
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    I like the interlocking foam squares to protect the deck.
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    I did fuel tanks on a 268 Islander. Different boat but similar problems. The process is documented here. Bulkhead removed and replaced...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Water/fuel separator.
    Well I would look under the deck! Follow the fuel line from the tank to the engine. Probably on the engine block.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Lewmar 185TT bow thruster.
    This is for my Vetus thruster. First of all the shear pin is on the shaft behind the propeller. Talk the nut off the propeller to access...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 222 Tank '05.
    Hard to tell which end is the front of the boat. I'm guessing the fuel fill hose is to the front? Is the tank "loose"? Can it be pulled...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Gel coat color matching.
    Spectrum offers GW gelcoat by year but it’s never going to match...