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Forum: General Q & A

01-05-2020, 06:04 AM

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232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?

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Posted By Otto

Wow great info thanks everyone!!

Wow great info thanks everyone!!

Forum: General Q & A

01-01-2020, 07:34 AM

Replies: 77

What are tricks to making a boat go faster (other than HP)

Views: 31,226

Posted By Otto

:D I get that. Surface drives are out of the...

:D I get that. Surface drives are out of the question. We're talking about a little 232 Islander with a 496HO here. All I want is to optimize what I have, and if a small hull change can get me closer...

Forum: General Q & A

12-30-2019, 04:54 PM

Replies: 10

232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?

Views: 2,727

Posted By Otto

That's my impression. This is my first boat in...

That's my impression. This is my first boat in 10+ years and it has no tabs, but certainly doesn't seem to need them. It planes well at low speed but runs wet and I have to trim up almost as far as...

Forum: General Q & A

12-21-2019, 08:42 AM

Replies: 77

What are tricks to making a boat go faster (other than HP)

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Posted By Otto

I race RC boats so am very familiar with many of...

I race RC boats so am very familiar with many of these techniques. We use 400 grit on bottoms -- what grit is recommended for sanding running surfaces? I still struggle with believing a sanded...

Forum: General Q & A

12-21-2019, 08:22 AM

Replies: 10

232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?

Views: 2,727

Posted By Otto

232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?

The outboard lifting strakes that continue to the transom feature a "hook" design feature where the last 6" or so are angled down some. Is this common across all Baja models? Is it a desirable hull...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-20-2019, 08:30 AM

Replies: 2

97 Baja Kiekhafer Throttle Trim Switch Bezel Replacement

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Posted By Otto

Thanks so much! A little pricey for the...

Thanks so much! A little pricey for the components shipped. I could definitely have a new one custom-machined for that price. I'm surprised Hardin or somebody doesn't offer aftermarket replacements...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-19-2019, 06:00 PM

Replies: 2

97 Baja Kiekhafer Throttle Trim Switch Bezel Replacement

Views: 592

Posted By Otto

97 Baja Kiekhafer Throttle Trim Switch Bezel Replacement

I recently picked up a 232 Islander and have been searching around for a replacement trim switch bezel. The original is a crumbling light pink mess. This is the red round plastic trim bezel that...

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