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South Florida technique.

GW used a transom light on my model year for courtesy lights in the cockpit. My rule on this type of retrofit is to find an exact replacement regardless of who the current manufacturer is. Avoid all the drama of not fitting in the hole or screws lining up. Most times the "easy" way isn't always...

I replace mine on my 268 Islander with new OEM light assemblies (Perko) and blue LED bulbs. Old assemblies were trashed...

The problem with GW's is that you may not know you are taking water on. It's hidden under the deck. It takes a lot of water to affect the handling and attitude of the boat. You need to get ahead of the problem. High water alarms should be independent of the bilge pump. If the bilge pump float...

This is GW standard wiring for my 268 Islander. I'm not sure the bilge pump wires to the battery switch are on the switched side of the switch (on hot side). This way the bilge pump can't be turned off. The bilge pump is fused for safety. The brown wire goes into the wiring harness and goes...

Exactly what I plan to do to my transom. Thank you!

I would like to see some pictures of the prep work they did for the transom and stringers. Also one of the cut they made to lift the top to expose the hull.

My 1997 267 Islander has a "EuroTransom". The running surface of the hull stops 2' short of the engine mounting brackets. The extension functions like a bracket. The result is a narrow transom top-to-bottom. This makes for a narrow opening to work on the transom from the "outside". I have been...

Plywood is ok for now but you should look for a long term fix. "Done right done once!". Composites are best for now. Nothing will last longer and be more reasonably priced than Marine Starboard. for cosmetic panels.

Whoever you decide on make sure they are USCG certified fuel tank builders. Also ask GW Customer Service for a drawing. It will include all dimensions in baffle locations.

The wing window glass is the same but the hinge is different. The glass is a laminated "school bus" glass. It is not tempered. The glass shops don't like to drill the hole for the window pull handle. Too close to the edge and glass may crack. I had wings fabricated and tempered. Much stronger...

Rolling is OK to ship but get them out of the box and flat like they will be on the boat. I would store them flat separated by sheets in a warm spot inside.

Inspect the transom.

Take a flexible metal or heavy plastic strip, slide behind the bolster and slide it along left to right. You should find a screw hidden in the upholstery.

Fraudulent fraud department calls have been happening in the last two years. They are very good and could easily work for the bank in a ligitement role. You get a text message of a fraud charge on your account. Then you get a call. Calling numbers "spoofed" to look legit. Chum it up with you...