www.iFourWinns.com

Found a good deal on this thing and nervously jumped on it before it disappeared, without my normal amount of research. What a pleasant surprise! This boat was in excellent condition with only 116 hours on the Volvo 8.1Gi. It runs great, comes out of the hole quick for a bigger boat and handles better than expected.

I had it out on Lake Norman yesterday in 2-3 foot wind chop, the ride was smooth, stable and the family had a great time. I can't wait to get out again next weekend!!

BTW - I love the LED's from Sounder's post, they're on my short list of upgrades. Nice!

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2003 Funship 264
Volvo 8.1Gi DP
2007 Lincoln Navigator tow vehicle
Weekends on Lake Norman

Welcome, and congratulations!

Nice to have new Funshippers to add to the conversation.

Put some pictures up so that we can admire your new acquisition.

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

I will. Bringing the camera with me this weekend. supposed to be sunny and 80 on Saturday.

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2003 Funship 264
Volvo 8.1Gi DP
2007 Lincoln Navigator tow vehicle
Weekends on Lake Norman

Thanks, and welcome!

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

What year is it? Congrats! I just found a 254 and I'm picking it up Saturday. How many horses does that big 8.1 put out?

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1999 234 Funship
5.7 GSi

By the way, without pics, we have to assume it didn't happen...

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

Thanks for the responses. Our second trip out, this time with my 5 year old in tow, and still impressed. The 8.1 Volvo had us up to 55mph at 4600rpm with 50% fuel load, much better than I expected. I just installed the blue LED's to replace all the cockpit lights and they look great (purchased at Pep Boys, so no time lag to wait for them) I also bought six 8 LED panels used for dome lights in cars to place above the drink holders throughout. I've installed one so far, wired to the rear cockpit light. So far, so good. Once these are complete, its time to tackle the anemic stereo system. I've mapped out locations for the amps and subs, but am using separates, and am struggling with where to install the tweeters. the 6-1/2" mid-bass units will fit right where the stock speakers are, with 2 new ones added mid-ship, but the tweeters are a little dicey unless I want to cut into the vinyl. If anyone has done this and has some good ideas, let me know.

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2003 Funship 264
Volvo 8.1Gi DP
2007 Lincoln Navigator tow vehicle
Weekends on Lake Norman

you may not want to put comfort lighting in line with the courtesy lights. When it is dark, those courtesy lights attract bugs, and they are bright, so make it hard to see. Your LED lighting should be on a separate switch.

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

Good idea. Easy enough to wire them in separate. I haven't used them at night yet, didn't think about the bugs or glare while underway.

Thanks.

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2003 Funship 264
Volvo 8.1Gi DP
2007 Lincoln Navigator tow vehicle
Weekends on Lake Norman