www.iFourWinns.com

Neither BB's nor LED's on my '07 setup. Weren't even offered as options.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

...and I have LED's, but not the buckles. Mine was "born" in May of '07. Musta been later. I'm not sold on the BB's myself. Something that could easily get damaged when (not if) I forget to remove them.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

That's strange how they've been inconsistent with those accessories. Well, I can't speak highly enough of the LED's. If I'd known how much of an improvement they were for the amount of work involved I'd have done it a year sooner.

On the BB's, I've looked up close at the mechanism and they're pretty solid. The reservations I have about them are 1) drilling the trailer, and 2) mildew damage in the wet, rolled-up webbing. But they say this isn't a problem and people seem to love them, so...

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I heard they have also moved to oil bath hubs. That would have been nice as well.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

OK Joe, I fell for it when everyone told me it was "International Talk Like a Pirate Day," so I'm being cautious here - you ARE kidding, right?

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

That is today, right Mike? If not, I'll have done it on two separate days when the real one finally rolls around.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

LOL

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

No Mike I was not kidding. See below. I was out at our dealer and that was one of the items he mentioned that is new for 2008.



This is from the advantages section on the FW website. Shiver me timbers!!!

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

Arrgh. Now ye got me thinkin'. I'm not sure if I have bearing-buddies or the oil bath. I think the Oil bath is standard now, but I prefer the grease style. From a maint perspective, they hold up under load better, and are less prone to getting contaminated from the environment. Even though the oil flows better, it can also leak, or be contaminated if neglected. And if ye neglects thee bearings, he'll be keel-hauled for sure! (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

Wow. My gut tells me I don't like them, but I guess if the jury is to ever come to a conclusion about oil bath they're going to have to see some widespread use and supported by a mainstream manufacturer. I'll be glad to sit back and watch others be the guinea pigs .

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

One day I'll let you know. Our 08 arrives in a few weeks. Can't wait.

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB