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 Post subject: WTB 268
PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:38 am 
Hi,

I'm new to forum and looking to buy a 268. I sold my 18' openbow late last summer and looking to buy a larger boat by spring. I have a slip in a yacht club so i need the boat. there are a few Vista 268 and Chaparral 270 and Many Sea Ray's. Looking for recommendations, what to look for, should i be looking for larger boats. It's 2 adults and 2 kids (8-10). Boating out of the Boston harbor, Islands, Wingaersheek beach, ...etc. May a trip to the cape. Planning to spend weekends, maybe try a a longer trips ..etc.

Thought? feedback recommendation?

WTB, prefer single owner, freshwater, between 2007 - 2014.

The new Vista 255 OB is awesome but $$$$.


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 Post subject: Re: WTB 268
PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:18 pm 
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Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:52 am
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Welcome!

I only have experience with bow riders. Currently own a 2012 FW H260. I prefer the interior layout of the Vista series over Chaparral just based on the few I've been on. We almost purchased a 2016 Chap 307 SSX but then backed out. The fit and finish of both Four Winns and Chaparrals are very similar in my opinion.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Maybe the Vista folks will see this thread.

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 Post subject: Re: WTB 268
PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:48 pm 
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Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm
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Not sure if you would be interested but we are going to be putting are 2000 268 on the market soon. We have loved the boat and want to move up in the fourwinns line. My boat is loaded with tons of upgrades including Seadek threw out new canvas its on a trailer and its been in fresh water we are located in western Mass.

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 Post subject: Re: WTB 268
PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:34 pm 
Sure, although i prefer something newer, i wouldn't mind taking a look at it.

Can you provide more details, pictures?


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 Post subject: Re: WTB 268
PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:32 am 
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Livin' the Dream
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Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:23 am
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Location: Pontoon Beach IL
Boater71 wrote:
Sure, although i prefer something newer, i wouldn't mind taking a look at it.

Can you provide more details, pictures?


You won’t find a 268 made in 2007 or newer, the models all changed..... I love My 2002 Vista 268, but would love to go to a 318 or larger :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: WTB 268
PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:02 pm 
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I can post some pics when i get the boat out of storage. My boat has under 600 hours 5.7 volvo with a DP drive it has a/c that was replaced in 2014 , 3 battery , invertor, windless new in 2012 ,Fusion blue tooth stereo, garmen gps, all led lighting, SeaDek 2016 on swimplatform and full cockpit, new canvas with Strata-glass windows 2017, water heater and complete gimble housing replaced in 2015, boat has green canvas and a green stripe. It sits on a 2011 allum. Trailer. It has a flat screen in the cabin, 2 mounted fans, hatch was replaced with a jim black hatch last year. Risers and manifolds were done in 2010 along with a starter. Updated the fridge in 2011. Soon as spring gets here i will make a 4 sale add and post it on this site. I have loved this boat and hope to move to a 298 thanks for the intrest iam thinking price will be around 25k feel free to message me with any quistions

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