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OPs boat is an i/o. Redo the transom and hang an outboard.

I'll do what I can. Both of my boats have been purchased thru estate sales. '78 Kencraft and '95 Islander. Both had been sitting for a couple of years but had been well kept by previous owners.

I've got to make 2 trips 1100 miles each way this year since I added a Grady to the mix. Lake Wales FL to Greenbackville VA. 14 hours driveway to driveway. Hope diesel keeps edging downward.

Paid 18k cash for boat and motor. Another 6700 for a new trailer. Just have to transfer title and a new registration.

These are what came on my '95 islander. Don't think they are original. Logo is Samson I believe.

Just had mine drained and cleaned. Boat had sat for awhile. No fuel smell in bilge but ...... So I am following this thread.

Interesting. Just picked up one with HIN date of 595. . . With the original Yamaha 250. Rebuilt all 6 carbs. Replaced both thermostats and housings. Shaft seals and rebuilt waterpump. Drained and cleaned fuel tank. Solid transom. We shall see how she does.

My trailer has an opening to insert a bolt that will not allow the coupling to slide and keep the surge brakes from actuating. (not where the pin is now)

Going to be expensive if she needs braces

Looks sharp! I agree with you. Boat looks "sportier" with "teeth".

Thanks. No problem towing. Truckdriver for 35 years. Just hoping the trailer is set up correctly. Brand new venture COM8800. Pulling with a '19 chevy 2500HD Z71 diesel. Plan on being up north late April. 1100 miles driveway to driveway. 14hrs straight through. Then I turn around and go get the...

Thanks. I'll have wrenches and a small sledge to coax anything that needs it. Picking up the boat on Wednesday. I'll that some pics. Thanks y'all.

Yes. Main bunks are 12'. I was just inquiring on how far forward the hull starts to rise.

Thanks. Transferring boat at ramp in Homestead FL from old storage trailer to my new Venture trailer. Won't be able to adjust til I get it up to Lake Wales FL about 200 miles. Once I get to Lake Wales I will be able to fit it properly for the 1100 mile journey to Greenbackville VA.

Hey all. Old thread but just purchased new venture trailer for a 268 islander. Questions about setting the forward bunks. Level or angle up forward? Aft bunks are 43" wide center to center.

Waiting on new trailer so I can bring new to me '95 268 to the house. Seen lots of items to replace other systems just need a little attention. Do not understand designs that do not allow for easy access. This will be my first GW. Won't be going offshore to fish, just cruise around Delmarva.

Great. How was your 250 running? I have not run mine as it needed service when I purchased. It will be used for cruising the Delmarva peninsula as we have a house near Chincoteague VA. Look forward to enjoying ours. Have a 20' center console for pulling our crab pots up there.

Blinkie, I am curious. The Islander I purchased was orinally from NJ, then in 2016 found it's way down to Port Charlotte. Apparently the boat has been sitting the last 2 years as the owner passed away. Was stored on a lift. Is it possible that you have seen this Islander there?

Been looking as well. Have the same boat and motor as Blinkie. Have not contacted them yet but have been looking at Outboard Specialties site. They are over in Pompano. Waiting on new trailer to move my boat, which is in Homestead, to Lake Wales FL then up to Greenbackville VA. I would go with...

Well, back in the day starboard was not available. I did say that I painted the backing plate with bilgekoat.