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Author:  shuman [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:52 pm ]
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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
:oops: :twisted: /shuman
Author:  aguyindallas [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:54 pm ]
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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
Author:  shuman [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:30 pm ]
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Thanks for the ebay tip sadly could not find anything like that

shuman :lol:
Author:  Bliss36 [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:24 pm ]
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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!
Author:  ric [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:42 pm ]
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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
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:57 pm ]
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I got the entire latch mechanism from Ryan at Winnisquam 3 years ago for our 2000 268 Vista. Try it.
Author:  aguyindallas [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:33 pm ]
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Is this what you need?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fourwinns-Latch ... 2eb70d4eb7
Author:  shuman [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:49 pm ]
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I THING SO I/ll go home and check

Thanks for your info
:P /shuman
Author:  firecadet613 [ Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:16 pm ]
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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!
Author:  shuman [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:13 am ]
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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 :?:
Author:  ric [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:25 am ]
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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.
Author:  firecadet613 [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:18 pm ]
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Enterprise rents trucks at some locations.

A friend gets new F250 crew cabs for about $150 a day if I'm not mistaken.
Author:  aguyindallas [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:33 pm ]
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Fyi....I believe the 2005 Chapparal 350 has the same lock....
Author:  shuman [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:23 pm ]
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
I got the entire latch mechanism from Ryan at Winnisquam 3 years ago for our 2000 268 Vista. Try it.




Do you recall the part # :?:
Author:  St. Louis Dave [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:38 pm ]
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Hummer H2 fit in my standard garage.
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