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In addition to a dehumidifier, you can use a small resistive heater/air dryer (Westmarine sells one) with fan would help. Some starbright moisture packets work well too.

https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/chase-273-hydraulic-steering-hose-help-needed.38759/#post-276600 May help.

I'd check the battery switches.

Motor would be a big focus area. I'd agree to get a tech to look at the boat. If it cranks, get her going and see how she runs in a barrel or with muffs. If you do the deal, get all the maintenance stuff done over several years done. Have the tech go through it fully and change whatever else...

Spray insulation on sides and bottom. Maybe 1.5" thick. Access to add more may be problematic and most likely the top is where the greatest loss is. I would test first and see how it performs. Likely best to have a RTIC, YETTI or other large cooler.

I think that it's a tad underpowered. You can put that package on a 30' hull today.

They mostly drain into the bilge is my experience.

The boat really has not changed much at all over the years. - (2) rod holders on the bow LHS of the cabin. Newer have (4) (2) on both sides. Prob 7' spinners max can fit there. - (6) mid birth rod holders. Best for heavier shorter boat rods. Ideal for 5' 6" or so. Will fit larger but it is...

^^ I did this to replace the stock charger.

For a small AC trickle charger I had a CTEK conditioner. Small unit but it lasted only a year. Just tried a small Battery Tender model after a recommendation from a guy at work will see how it lasts.

Might want to look at a fabricator. The GW tops were maybe still cored with balsa so if they get wet, they are junk. They also tend to be tough to find and if you do, it will take work to get it back into shape.

I did the ProMariner ProSport 20.

Looks like a direct replacement using current holes. Seems like the way to go. SeaSense makes some nice products.

Check your lines before buying. I had metal ones with fittings at the end where the plastic ones connected. I'm almost certain the size for my Marlin were 7' and 4'. Stock size was 8' and 6'. They either made em up or cut stock ones down for a OEM fit.

All good advice. Treat head in spring, also every pump and then in the fall for storage w/ the right antifreeze.

https://rnr-marine.com/images/Grady-White_all-boats_2008_Parts-Manual.PDF Good source for some GW parts.

https://www.ebay.com/p/785519827

https://www.fredwarner.net/product/seastar-ho8106-bulkhead-hose-kit-6ft-hydraulic-outboard-steering-teleflex-marine/?msclkid=c778eb1aa8481c5b57e98cbcde7eca00&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Fredwarner.net%20Shopping%20Campaign&utm_term=4586406599625775&utm_content=All%20Products%20Ad%...

Not the length you want but you'll get the idea. Poke around the net and see if you can locate. I'll do some digging later...

https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/2013-marlin-any-outboard-owners.35258/#post-243387