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I'm in the process of purchasing a new Four Winns 180 OB. I'm going with the ETEC 150. Just need advice on how to get the best deal. The markup on this boat from dealer cost to retail is about 9000.00. I've been using the website " see dealer cost" to price different boats. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Well, first would be to buy the boat from a dealer in Florida if transportation to where you live is cost effective. Our premium would be a lot less than somewhere like Wisconsin. Second, buy the boat with a bag full of cash. If you're financing you have no real bargaining power. You'll never buy a boat at dealer cost unless you're a dealer, but usually a wad full of cash will convince a hungry dealership to lower their profits for instant gratification.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
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Don't Dealers generally get a commission and financial incentives from their Financiers?
When I worked for a Mitsubishi Dealership, you'd get a better deal if you DID finance!

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2011 Four Winns H180 SS.
Aussie built Mustang 2800.
SOLD - 1997 Four Winns Horizon RS

Not sure if its the same as car dealerships.... Boat makers like FW don't have a financing divison like for example, GM does with GMAC. Generally you'll get a better deal financing elsewhere anyway, like a credit union if you have one. My credit union generally beats any dealership with rates unless its 0%.

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2008 FW F204 - 5.0 VP "Stand On It"
Former Boat: Larson 186 LXI - 4.3 VP