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Hi Just bought a 2000 268 Vista still winter so not in water. Two Questions what is the shortest vehicle on the market capable of towing her [GARAGE LENGTH CHALLENGED} Second the latch to lock cabin door is broken having trouble obtaining from four winns as they seem not to have stock of this item any ideas as must be a problem given made of plastic.


Thanks
/shuman

Welcome aboard!

I recently saw a latch on eBay for a Vista Cabin door....it was the same as my 298....maybe the same as yours. Just search Four Winns

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Thanks for the ebay tip sadly could not find anything like that

shuman

Welcome aboard!!

Your going to love that 268...it's been a great boat for us! I was able to get the metal part of the latch/lock assembly last year, but have no idea on the plastic part. Maybe start calling around to other Four Winns dealers, I'm sure someone must have one sitting on a shelf somewhere. I'm assuming your looking for the plastic tab you push to open the door? Also when you have time post some pics of your new boat!

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2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
1979 AMF Alcort Puffer
Previous:
2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

Dodge in the mid late 2000's sold a standard sized pickup truck (not extended cab/bed) with the diesel. They can tow two of those Vista's tied together. With a good hitch system they pull 12,000lb. Cheap, and will always get 12-15mpg.

Example:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=313215992&dealer_id=621719&car_year=2006&systime=&doors=&model=&search_lang=en&only_photo=1&start_year=2005&body_style=TRUCKS&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&scarid=315416809&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=used&distance=0&min_price=&rdm=1329251887705&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=Diesel&keywords_display=&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2013&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=ORLANDO-DAYTONA_BCH-MELBRN_SO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=32&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&color=&address=32707&sort_type=priceASC&max_price=&make=DODGE&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=1059&standard=false

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

I got the entire latch mechanism from Ryan at Winnisquam 3 years ago for our 2000 268 Vista. Try it.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Is this what you need?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fourwinns-Latch ... 2eb70d4eb7

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

I THING SO I/ll go home and check

Thanks for your info
/shuman

Get any Ram 2500/3500 regular cab and you'll be fine. My '06 Ram 2500 Quad Cab does just fine pulling my '04 268.

If only she could fit in the garage!

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Sorry part on Ebay not the right one as checked
However thanks for all info and truck info also my son has a 1993 3/4 ton Dodge with 6 cummings turbo 2 wheel drive was worried might not pull up ramp but is cheaper to try than purchase new one for 6 tows a year!

Shuman

6 tows a year????? Dude. Go rent one of those diesel dually flatbed pickups from home depot when it needs to move. It's $20 for 1.5hrs and they are rated for like 15,000lb towing.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Enterprise rents trucks at some locations.

A friend gets new F250 crew cabs for about $150 a day if I'm not mistaken.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Fyi....I believe the 2005 Chapparal 350 has the same lock....

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Do you recall the part #

Hummer H2 fit in my standard garage.

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2001 Horizon 260 - 7.4 Volvo GSI DP