New ( to me ) Vista 278

Graham R · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:36 pm

Well guys ( and gals if any are on here),

Some of you might have seen on another thread that I've got a "new" boat.

So as to avoid thread drift on the original post on which I mentioned that, which was not my intention at all, let's try to keep comments onto this one.

Its a 2009 278 Vista with a VP D4-300 diesel engine with around 7 engine hours on it. The supercharged, turbocharged EVC diesel engine seems of interest ! I can tell you the torque seems enormous !

It's not launched yet and I have few photos, but I will get a lot more.

Here's a taste

acguy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:46 pm

Wow that's a sharp looking boat, don't see to many red ones like that around.
Congrats.

jnizi · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:49 pm

Very nice. Enjoy.

beyond the blue · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:12 pm

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I was nervous about it . Apparently, the wardens turn a "blind eye" towards boats owned by dealers at above the 10 knot speed limit if it's clearly a demonstration run. 28 knots above apparently results in a £1,500 + fine !

I've often wondered how you can test run on there. Nice boat Graham, good luck with the launch.

NiagaraChillin · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:53 pm

My apologies in advance, I tried merging the posts from the "other" topic into this one, and it appears comments got deleted. Back to moderator school for me :oops:

LVChris · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:45 pm

I think that's what my baby is going to look like when she grows up! Fabulous looking boat, love it. Can't wait to see more pics.

firecadet613 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:25 pm

Congrats. Nice boat!

LouC · **Posted:** Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:40 pm

Love it!
In fact when I finally had my old '88 painted (the old red gelcoat was just shot) I had it done in that same color but in Imron...

jgreve75 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:24 am

That's a sharp looking boat! And Diesel, too? (making Tim the Tool Man noises...) Arrr Arrr Arrr Arrrr!

neutron · **Posted:** Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:50 pm

Looks awsome. Congrats

babbot1 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:46 pm **Posts:** 570

OOOHHH diesel!!!!
Good like with her, she's a really nice looking boat.

ric · **Posted:** Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:49 pm

Would love to see engine pics and video of it running!!!

Graham R · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:51 pm

ric wrote:

Would love to see engine pics and video of it running!!!

There you go Ric. Some things to tidy up ( like the fishfinder cable, awaiting an extension cable)

ric · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:02 pm

that's so freaking cool, I want a D4-300 powered vista!

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:07 pm

ric wrote:

that's so freaking cool, I want a D4-300 powered vista!

But it will be underpowered, according to you....

ric wrote:

The only cruiser that should have a small block is the 248 (350mag, 5.7gxi). Every other single engine cruiser above that should be only powered by the 8 liter big block. It shouldn't even be up for discussion.

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