Recent content by '84_241_Offshore

What I'm referring to is the fact that the hull/keel doesn't go all the way to the transom...that's what I meant by stepped hull.

No other options/interest?

I have a '95 268 Islander I am considering selling. Has twin '05 175 Evinrudes that run great, Lowrance GPS/Plotter w/ Radar, anchor windlass, 2 VHF Radios, raw water washdown and freshwater tank. Also comes with a trailer that has new tires and bearings. Factory hardtop. Running lights are...

Looks like a stepped hull to me,

I assume that's not your boat in the pic.

I wasn't expecting 22K......I'd take 10K

I was talking about the hull being stepped...not the euro transom

I have a '95 268 Islander I am considering selling. Has twin '05 175 Evinrudes that run great, Lowrance GPS/Plotter w/ Radar, anchor windlass, 2 VHF Radios, raw water washdown and freshwater tank. Also comes with a trailer that has new tires and bearings. Factory hardtop. Running lights are...

Not sure my '95 has that U-channel in it. Do you know when they started that? Does your '97 have the stepped hull?

I was thinking of doing something like the in the bilge area and tie it to the stringer(s).

When did Grady start installing the aluminum piece on top of the transom that is tied into the stringers and runs from 1 lifting eye to the other?

Any more pics you could share? I'm interested to see how the transom is assembled with the aluminum in there. Thanks

After finding this thread, my transom looks almost exactly like yours. What was your final decision on the repair?

That's a great pic, any more picks showing the inside of the transom? Mine is cracked right at the ends of the bang cap, maybe I can through bolt something to strengthen it... Yeah, there's movement, I try not to look at it....

Ignore the username. I currently own a '95 Islander powered by a pair of '05 175 Evinrudes. The edges of the transom are showing some "wear". I'm 64 and not interested in getting another boat, I'd like to get a few more years out of this one. It's my 3rd Grady and the best yet, except for the...