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
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| Author: | ric [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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. |
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| Author: | LVChris [ Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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
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| Author: | boater50 [ Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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. |
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| Author: | ric [ Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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 |
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| Author: | neutron [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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? |
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| Author: | ric [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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. |
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| Author: | melvinvillagemarina [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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! 
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| Author: | neutron [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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 |
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| Author: | ric [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
its a performance orientated shop. I'm pretty sure being the owners boat it was done right. Boatwrench.com |
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| Author: | ric [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
Found a better deal. 2005 sundowner 225. 17900 http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/boa/3540605527.html |
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| Author: | neutron [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
what is a "5.7 GI-E 280GXI " sounds contradicting Gxi or Gi what gives |
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| Author: | ric [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
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. |
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| Author: | Winter Sux [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1996 Vista 258 for $19k near me |
Ric, just take the guy up on the Vista and trade in. Otherwise, you're gonna own the Stinkray forever. John 
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