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Just found this forum... i'm new to boats but I just wanted to share that I bought a 2010 Four Winns H180LE that im picking up today! Any advice, help of input would be awesome!

Nice meeting you all!

Todd
North Bay, ON

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2010 Four Winns H180BR

Tow - Pretty much changes whenever I feel like it. (Used Car Lot - lol)

Yes - In regard to the trailer and while it's still there have them replace the oil caps with clear ones so you can check the oil level. A lot of us are having issues with leaking trailer axles....they us the oil bath system so it is an issue WHEN the leak occurs.

Congrats on the new purchase and welcome aboard.

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08' H210SS
VP 5.7Gi

Congrats on the new purchase Todd! This site and the people on it are a godsend for wisdom/advice/suggestions..etc
by the way, no one will believe your purchase until you post pics!

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Michael Bova


"Swept Aweigh"
2003 Four Winns 328 Vista

Previous Boat
2003 Crownline 230CCR

Welcome!

there is lots of good reading here but don't let it interfere with your boating time....Winter will be here soon enough and that's when you can read all the old posts.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

Winter?

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Richard - FL - 2005 Vista 248

Congrats and welcome!

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB

Congrats and welcome!

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2001 Horizon 260 - 7.4 Volvo GSI DP

As per you request! lol

The first time the boat gets wet!

Shitty iphone pics but its all i got.. Click image to enlarge

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2010 Four Winns H180BR

Tow - Pretty much changes whenever I feel like it. (Used Car Lot - lol)

Welcome and enjoy the new boat.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

quick question guys... yesterday out on the ride the boat kept stalling at idle and low speeds... im not mechanic but it seems that maybe the idle is set to low?

3.0L Merc Carb'ed

Todd

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2010 Four Winns H180BR

Tow - Pretty much changes whenever I feel like it. (Used Car Lot - lol)

Welcome Todd!

Hey, I recognize that boat ramp.... right near my marina

Most likely the idle set too low. I had the same problem with the new boat this year, and with my 2007 volvo before it. Seems like Mike and the boys over at Idylltyme (I am assuming you bought it there) like to set the idle on these 3.0 engines a bit on the slow side.

Check to see that she is around 800-900 rpm while in gear in the water. That seems to be the right spot. It is a bit higher than spec, but I think it is in the right place (I think the tach reads a bit high in these boats). Another suggestion: the 3.0 likes mid grade fuel rather than regular (87 octane). I find it ildes better and doesn't diesel after tubing and such with the slightly higer octane fuel.

Maybe we will see you on the lake someday!

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2009 H180 w/3.0 Merc
Homebuilt Minimax Hydro
2011 Zodiac Cadet 310

Hi Todd. Congrats on the new boat!!

To answer your question......as Chris stated.....that is a known issue with those motors. (the newer 3.0's) My dealer told us they pop out the mixture screw plugs and adjust the carbs on all their 3.0's because of our stalling problem last season. Unfortunately Volvo doesn't want the dealers doing this. They want them to send back the carb for another one. Hopefully your dealer will take care of it for you.

Good luck and Happy Boating!!!!!!

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2010 H190 4.3VP
Tow Vehicle:
2007 F150
Previous boats:
2009 H180 3.0VP
1996 Horizon QX 3.0VP

Hey Chris..

Yeah I called Mike today and thats what the told me to do I guess there is a screw on th carb to adjust he idle?

Any way ill try it and if not... its going back and they can fit it.... one of the MANY reasons i bought new... nothing to worry about!

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2010 Four Winns H180BR

Tow - Pretty much changes whenever I feel like it. (Used Car Lot - lol)

and yes im sure you will see us out there... ill be at camp island sunday weather permiting.

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2010 Four Winns H180BR

Tow - Pretty much changes whenever I feel like it. (Used Car Lot - lol)

1st, welcome to the board.

2nd, buying a new boat for nothing to worry about, you did not do your homework very well. When you buy a new boat you will have a 'boat' full of issues to resolve and fix! RV / Boats are not mass produced products nor do they have the same quality control, as say, your nice Ford truck pulling the boat. Now buying used is a risk as well, owner may have fixed everything up, or selling boat due to being overwhelmed with repairs/fixes.
I have had 2 'new' boats and current boat we bought used. All 3 with issues.
We are on our 3rd 'new' camptrailer, again, many issues to be resolved. Also, we all have different ideas of what is acceptable or not. What some of us think is just a little rattle or vibration, may be completely unacceptable to others of us. Some of us will write off issues to part of the 'toy' owning experience.

But having the right mind set/attitude about the experience is what is going to make it a good experience or a poor one. If you know there will be issues to work thru and always give your self time to get resolved before a big trip, you will be happy.

Find as many bugs/issues in first couple break in rides, and enjoy your new boat this summer.

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
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