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How do you remove the padding around the V Berth? Mine has some rips in it that I would like to repair or replace in the off season. Seems the screws are buried behind vinyl. Are the panels glued in?

Looking for input from the Grady faithfull as this is my first Grady White Have a 268 Islander with Bimini top, specifically bought this one because I have a bridge to go under so no hartop for me. The top that is on it currently looks to be from the factory and the bows are undersized and...

Where is the best place for replacement blades for 268 Islander?

New to me 1999 Islander. Apparently ordered without pumps and plumbing to the livewell and fish boxes. How are the plumbed from Grady and how do you guys use them ? Is it worth putting in a pump or do they not work that well to begin with? Also, I spent this morning clearing the drains...

New to Grady white boats. The chair below is from a 1999 Islander 268 Who makes it? Todd, Wise, Grelick, etc. And is the tension device available? This one frozen and knob cracked off.

Where are the washdown and livewell pumps mounted on the 268 1999 vintage? It appears my new to me boat was never ordered with these options. Pictures would be great, I have the wiring diagram in the owners manual, hopefully the wires are there in the harness. Also, where is the through hull...

Hello all, New to me Islander, 1999 vintage. Still learning the boat and fixing the many electrical problems. Trim tabs stopped working right before I pulled the boat, only had it in the water a few weeks. Found the fuse box pictured and the owners manual is no help. Anyone know what...

I know I saw a post somewhere but can’t find it now. Who has put rod holders in the spot where the red dots are? What are the spots to avoid? Any tips that can help me out? Thanks.

Ok, new to me Islander 268, 1999 vintage. Can someone explain the head and pump out to me the way Grady sets them up? Very familiar with head and treatment systems on various boats, haven’t had much time to go through this one yet and it’s getting towards freeze season. This one supposedly...

Anyone know a direct replacement for these? All mine are cracked. Do the stainless ones drop in fit?

What is the best way to get factory Grady gelcoat ? My boat is 1999 vintage. Thanks.

Just put a deposit on this girl. Owned many boats in the past, this is my first Grady. Always wanted one. Here are some pics.

Going to look at my first Grady 268 Islander this week, any pointers on what to look for specific to Gradys and this model would be appreciated. It’s a 1999 with single 250 OX66. Boat is in the water. I will moisture test what I can with the Tramex Skipper plus and will do compression test on...

Looking to buy a 268 Islander and have found a few to look at, one I will see next week sometime. This Particular one is a 1999 and in my research I found Grady switched to Evergreen? (rot resistant plywood) for their transoms around 2000. Can someone familiar with the line explain that to me...

Interested In buying a ‘99 268 Islander with Bimini top. I have a bridge on the way out that is about 65” at full high tide. 10+feet at low. Where can I find, or would it be possible for someone to measure theirs. Specs say 8’9” with hardtop. I need height off the water to top of windshield...

How does the 268 Islander perform with a single 250hp OX66? Seems that is common power as well as twin 150s. I had a Parker 2530 with twin F200s that I thought was a little over powered. Single 250 ok on this hull?

Hi all, Just joined, looking for advice on what Grady to look for. Want a boat in the 23-27 foot range, would like enclosed head, 1or 2 engines, mid/aft cabin would be nice but not a must. Most important, must have folding Bimini, no hard tops. I have a bridge on the way out. What Grady...