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As mentioned in the other almost identical thread to this one, steam is a common thing, especially at low speeds and when it’s a cool/colder morning.

Try tightening down the screws/bolts from the topside and see if they actually do tighten down, if not, pull one of them and take them to your local hardware store to get some matching washers and nuts. Probably even a good idea to just get brand new hardware as the ones you have are likely...

This one would likely be on the top of my list, if I was in your shoes. That being said, I'd also look at this 228 Seafarer for $29k, even though it does need a trailer, seems like it's still a very good deal. https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2005-grady-white-adventure-208-9484717/...

Not exactly in the same boat, pun intended, but pretty similar with my situation. I live out here just north of Seattle and Arima’s have an almost cult like following. Had a 21’ Arima Sea Ranger with the skip top, of which I liked it at first because it had a good deal of space on it and it was...

Not sure if it's just me, but your pictures aren't loading on here. Good luck with the sale.

I'm just north of you in Seattle and would honestly look at the 232 Gulfstream first, as well as possibly the 228 Seafarer also, if you don't mind a slightly smaller boat. I've got the 228 Seafarer and love just about everything about it. Those two boats also have a transom bracket, which give...

I guess I'm a numbers guy and I always think about that in the back of my mind in that if I put xxxx amount of money into something, will it be worth that in the long run when I go to sell it? If you're planning on keeping it for the next 5, 10 or even 15 years then yes... the hull replacement...

I know you mentioned you don’t want to sell the boat… that being said, if it were me I’d honestly consider doing so as the boat is now 25 years old. As mentioned, $7k is a fair amount of money on something that likely won’t increase the value of the boat at all.

Not trying to argue at all... just giving my opinions on the matter, which you asked for and is kind of the whole purpose of having an online forum. My thought process would be that it sounds as though you've been looking for a boat for some time, as well as Labor Day weekend is in a few days. I...

I agree on the Sailfish, especially since I believe they've got the smaller sized sleeper behind the stairs going down into the cabin. The 282 Sailfish might also be an option and repowering, or finding one that's been repowered, with a single outboard, if you're still only wanting to go that...

I imagine that if you called up your insurance company and explained the situation, they'd be able to make some sort of coverage for you. Either that, or at least with myself trailering my boats across the country when purchasing them, I called to make sure my car insurance policy covered the...

I guess I just wouldn't let a boat or any other deal go south because of something like this. I mean what does a boat insurance policy cost for the year... $500-$600? If you could get a 6 month policy or even pay by the month, it would be considerably less as most insurance companies, or at...

I don't know the entirety of the story, or all of the details involved, that being said I think I'm going to side with the seller on this one. You already mentioned the hauling of the boat to and from the water, of which the company would be responsible for that in the event of an issue, and...

I'm guessing that the 268 is the Islander? If that's the case, my neighbor has the newer model and I believe slightly larger 270 Islander. I don't think that boat is available with a single motor and I believe it's only available with twins, or at least it was originally. I imagine you could...

What happened?

I’ve got Interstate batteries in my boat.

I'm looking at a picture of my boat without the seat backs installed and I believe there are two snaps on top of the transom to "hold them down". I say "hold them down" because they're pretty ineffective it seems like at any speeds over 25-30 mph. Not sure if this is how it's supposed to come...

I'm not sure if they changed them up at all, but I believe the ones on my 2004 just slide on and off the inserts.

I'd wait to see what the surveyor says on the boat and as I mentioned above, make sure they have moisture meter reader/rubber mallet to go over the boat with. If they don't, spend the $50 or so and get one yourself to bring with you when you inspect the boat with the surveyor. Also as I...

Good for you. It’s very uncommon to find one that’s a perfect fit for your boat for a decent price and that’s nearby. Post some pictures of it.