I spoke to the poster who owns a 260. He reported water in the bilge area coming from the transom area. Boat is be pulled and tarped over the boat. Due to winter conditions, repairs will be made in early spring. He will be in touch and I will be helping him via phone. There appears to be a crack in the marine putty between the hull and deck joint on the transom.
@RolfSail. Good talking with you again