1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me

ric · **Posted:** Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:43 pm

Happened to see it while picking up my part. Repowered with a modern VP 8.1L Duo. It's one of the boat shop owner's boats. Cosmetically it's maybe 6 out of 10, no rips but the inside fabric could use a recover it's dated and used. Includes camper canvas, aluminum trailer, etc. No gen/ac. The guy was up for a trade for my boat.

Tempting.

LVChris · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:52 am

Do it! I have a 1996 Vista 238...they are close enough for you to do all the mods and I can watch and see which ones I like and how to do it

boater50 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:38 pm

19K is a bit pricey for a 96 258 V, plus it's overpowered w/ the 8.1--what;s that? 320+ hp? too much.

ric · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:28 pm

Basically paying for the motor and trailer, free boat. He said it gets stupid good gph being so overpowered. 420hp!! It cruises almost at idle

neutron · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:53 pm

ric wrote:

Basically paying for the motor and trailer, free boat. He said it gets stupid good gph being so overpowered. 420hp!! It cruises almost at idle

420hp doubt it... unless its some hi-performance motor with a crapload of mods...... thought you couldnt get a boat bigger than 21 feet?

ric · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:21 pm

neutron wrote:

ric wrote:

Basically paying for the motor and trailer, free boat. He said it gets stupid good gph being so overpowered. 420hp!! It cruises almost at idle

420hp doubt it... unless its some hi-performance motor with a crapload of mods...... thought you couldnt get a boat bigger than 21 feet?

You missed the part where it's re-powered with a modern 8.1 DP. It's the boat shop owner's boat so it was probably pulled out of a salvage boat and installed in his. You know how boat shops work they get stuff all the time. The hull itself is decent like I said. Shows signs of use but it's 1996 can't get too picky. Still has a gloss on the gelcoat.

19k is a steal. Was talking about it yesterday, I'm close with a good friend of the owner apparently (didn't know), can get it for less.

melvinvillagemarina · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:16 pm

Volvo Penta offered two versions from the factory- 8.1GXi which was rated at 420HP. The 8.1Gi was 375HP. The 8.1GXi was a very pricey upgrade over the Gi- there aren't too many around, as the biggest advantage with the big block is the killer torque. Overpowered? Never heard of it!

neutron · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:33 pm

I wouldnt put that transom through that much stress, that boat wasnt designed for that kind of torque, max in 1996 was most likely around 300, so without reinforcing the tansom I wouldnt hammer down that kind of power

ric · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:58 pm

its a performance orientated shop. I'm pretty sure being the owners boat it was done right. Boatwrench.com

ric · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:46 am

Found a better deal. 2005 sundowner 225. 17900
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/boa/3540605527.html

neutron · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:55 am

what is a "5.7 GI-E 280GXI " sounds contradicting
Gxi or Gi what gives

ric · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:14 pm

Now, that is a salt boat but the interior looks as good as my 2009. It's on a lift so it should be fine. I wish my boat would sell, that's 225 #2 that I've found for under 20k. I'd rather have a 225 over 205 if I had a choice.

Winter Sux · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:41 pm

Ric, just take the guy up on the Vista and trade in. Otherwise, you're gonna own the Stinkray forever.

John :mrgreen:

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1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me

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