tonytheplumber wrote:
Did it have any trouble getting on plane with a full tank of fuel, full freshwater and at least six adults on board? I am a previous rinker cruiser owner...I have heard that those have had issues with water getting into the radar arch and causing cracks… Any quirks like that with four winns?
My old boat had a generator on it that I didn’t use very often… This boat does not have a generator. I have heard of other people bringing a portable generator and leaving it on the swim platform to run the air conditioning while on the hook… Sound about right?
Getting on plane took a while when we had the boat loaded up, but it would still get on plane. On the '08 the radar arch will fold down for easier transport on a trailer, I've had no issues with water staying inside - I actually caulked mine up to keep water out during rain storms.
On a 318, I would not consider one without a built in generator. I've heard of people using portable generators on 268 size boats, but on a 318 you want the built in. Plenty of boats for sale on the market that have them and you really won't be paying any extra $$$ to get a boat with it.