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Author:  Graham R [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  New ( to me ) Vista 278
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

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Author:  acguy [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
Wow that's a sharp looking boat, don't see to many red ones like that around.
Congrats.
Author:  jnizi [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
Very nice. Enjoy.
Author:  beyond the blue [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What Needs Doing
Quote:
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.
Author:  NiagaraChillin [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
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:
Author:  LVChris [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
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.
Author:  firecadet613 [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
Congrats. Nice boat!
Author:  LouC [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
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...
Author:  jgreve75 [ Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
That's a sharp looking boat! And Diesel, too? (making Tim the Tool Man noises...) Arrr Arrr Arrr Arrrr!
Author:  neutron [ Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
Looks awsome. Congrats
Author:  babbot1 [ Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
OOOHHH diesel!!!!
Good like with her, she's a really nice looking boat.
Author:  ric [ Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
Would love to see engine pics and video of it running!!!
Author:  Graham R [ Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
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)

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Author:  ric [ Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
that's so freaking cool, I want a D4-300 powered vista!
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New ( to me ) Vista 278
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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