Thinking of upgrading to Islander 268 / 270 from the 228. Anyone in Eastern NC have one I can look at?

[GreenRoomSon]

As the title states I am looking to get something with little more length and cabin and was wondering if anyone in ENC has one that they would not mind me looking at? Im in the Greenville Area.

Best,
Sean

 

[wahoo33417]

Sorry to hijack without an an answer. Will you also consider the 270? You may already know this, but it is essentially the same boat except the running bottom was extended to the transom to support the weight of the newly popular four strokes. I do believe the last year of the 268 had that fully extended running bottom and Grady changed the name the following year.

Just might give you a broader search.

Again, if you've already thought all this through, then never mind this post!

 

[GreenRoomSon]

I am thinking that being 900 lbs lighter my single 300 would be better for the 265 and as someone who likes to refurbish boats I would likely be looking at much lower price point with the 265.

I have read that the 270 cabin is bigger than the 265 and has a better layout. Is this to an appreciable extent?

 

[Briansboat7]

As the title states I am looking to get something with little more length and cabin and was wondering if anyone in ENC has one that they would not mind me looking at? Im in the Greenville Area.

Best,
Sean

What year and price point are you interested in? I have a really nice 1995 268 Islander that I am getting ready to put on the market as soon as I can get the title to the boat in a couple of weeks.

 

[family affair]

I have read that the 270 cabin is bigger than the 265 and has a better layout. Is this to an appreciable extent?

Bigger in what way? I'm 6'1". I can stand up in the 270 with room to spare. I can lay down on the berth and just fit. Otherwise it is cramped unless you are 5'7" and under 170 lbs. I have not been a 265, but the added beam appears to provide more room below deck. Layout opinion is certainly subjective.