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I am looking at a 2001 268 Vista. Does anyone have any good or bad comments concerning the model ?

Worst boat ever.

Just kidding.

Got any specs on it? Engine, drive, colors, options, ac/gen, PICTURES????? etc? It's a great boat as long as it has the correct drive package. Like all boats there's base model engines offered that really should be that people buy too much of. Also depending on where you live AC/Heat is a must but it's not that expensive to install aftermarket.

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There is a lot of options on the boat. She does have a generator, Volvo out drive
A/C, radar etc. If I have the vessel number, is there a website I can go to, for a list of the original equipment ?

PGWILLIAM,

That sounds like a very well equipped 268! My wife and I are on our 3rd season with our 268 Vista and couldn't be happier! We looked at just about every 26ft express cruiser out there and settled on the 268 because of it's great layout. It seemed like all the other 26 footers we looked at had too low of a ceiling in the head, and hard to access mid cabins.

With the 5.7Gi and a Volvo Penta duo prop outdrive our 268 cruises comfortably at 26-28 mph and getting approx. 2.0-2.2 MPG! If the boat your looking at has a big block v-8 it should get a little better mileage. If it has diesel I'm jealous!

We've had her out in many different weather situations and she handles about as well as to be expected from a 26ft express cruiser. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't have wasted the year searching other 26 footers and just bought our boat right away! We love it! Good luck!

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2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
1979 AMF Alcort Puffer
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2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

I will have more information on Wednesday after my mechanic looks at her.

Picked up the boat today, I traded my 20 foot Sea Ray plus a little cash, for the 268 Vista. It is going to take a little time to adjust to towing this size boat. Can't wait to get her on the lake.