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Can someone with an Islander or similar model with a belly tank advise what their freeboard height is (from the top of the floor to the top of the gunwale). The factory set up is about 36" from the top of the floor to the top of the gunwale at the aft. My stringers are 5' tall which gives me...
Adam,
I’m currently working on my 83’ Islander, converting the I/O to an outboard with the intentions of installing a 250 Merc. I’m running a full length bracket as well.
How has your additional bracing for the transom and stringers held up?
Any issues or things you may have done differently?
