I bought my 310 in FL. and trailered it back to Indiana without removing the arch. I did remove everything from the arch.
I am not sure what my bunk height is but I do have V drives.
The trailer is not here for me to measure.
A wooden yardstick or a piece of heater hose will do the same thing for you. Hold the yardstick to your ear and any unusal sounds will be amplified. just move the yardstick around until you hear it if it is external noise.
Hard to tell if it is a rod or main bearing unless you can get it on the...
Look at the thread above this. "Time to trade up"
This boat would be perfect for you. Probably about the same cost as you are looking at for a 260.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2008/Sea-Ray-330-Sundancer-3018165/Seattle---Kirkland/WA/United-States#.V_-Na-ArLup
Does your new company have a HR dept.? If so, talk to them about the situation. Your employer must take out the garnishment and pay it.
As a employer, it is a real PITA for me. Keep all of your check stubs showing that they have deducted it and you will be in the clear when you have to go see...