2005 Islander

[Fishinerie]

My wife and I just bought a leftover new 2005 191 Islander from a dealer in Vermont. We currently fish Lake Erie and Raystown as well as Kinzua in Pennsylvania. I am looking to put an Autopilot on mine for next season as well as a windlass and anchor pulley. What type of steering does this boat have. Is it hydraulic? I can't find access to the inside of the transom without taking the stern cocpit wall out. Also am going to put another battery in before spring it looks as though there is plenty of room to put another battery mount in beside the on already mounted at the stern. May also have to put trim tabs on as it seems that the stern really digs in before the boat comes up on plane. This doesn't really bother me but the wife thinks the boat rides to bow high anyway.

 

[Brian Rivet]

Re: 2005 Islander

I have a 2005 Islander 221 I bought new in 2006. I was told we have cable steering and that the market for auto pilot systems is very few. I am planning to add a system to mine this year. Ray Marine was suppose to come out with a brand new design is spring but they never did. I was told by my dealer that there is a system on the market that is working out pretty well. Check your local dealer. I added trim tabs to mine and it made a world of difference. you can ajust your trolling speed, smoother ride, and elimanate any listing from side to side while on plain. I'm looking for a swim plate foorm, not a wood one either. That isn't the easiest thing in the world to find. Hope this helps.