www.iFourWinns.com

lookin at this boat. New to boating. Don't know alot about about what to look for . Any info would be a help.
Thanks Gary


1998 Four Winns Horizon RS
18’ Open Bow
4.3 liter V-6 Fuel Injected Chevy Motor
Volvo Penta out drive
Fiberglass floor w/snap in carpets (never been used)
Built in depth finder

INCLUDED
All coast guard equipment
fish finder
extra prop
Two Bimini Covers
Bow Cover
Cockpit Cover
Full Boat Cover

CONDITION
Excellent condition (looks new)
Only 305hrs on motor
Prof Maintained every year
Never use in salt water
Always towed never left in the water
Always stored covered inside
Meticulously maintained and cleaned
Turn key boat nothing needed

TRAILER
Stainless steel
Removable tongue
LED lights
Designed for boat

Would make a great first boat for someone.
This boat will easily tow a skier (two, slalom, barefoot)

PRICE
$7,000 or BRO

Boat is currently winterized running it until April in not available, but if you are interested please come and take a look at it you won’t be disappointed.

SOunds like a good buy, but if your not expierenced with boats have a certified marine mechanic look at it with you. Very nice boat for a first boat.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

how do you find a boat mechanic ?
I am a little concerned it can't be run or at least started.opinions how to handle that?

The winterize process is why it can't be run till April. It has antifreeze in the engine block so if he starts it up for you using muffs he will flush all the antifreeze out and the engine block will hold water. Then if it freezes it could possibly crack the engine block.

On the other hand it sounds like a good first boat.

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2008 H200SS
4.3 merc
2008 Chevy 2500

That's a great deal compared to others that I found during a quick search. They're around $11,000

http://www.usedboats.com/boat-ad/display/ad_id/1879304/compare_ad/1879304

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/6667

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

I don't know about the boat, but are you sure about the trailer being stainless??

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2003 Four Winns Horizon 220 5.0 GXi/SX

I don't know anything about the price, or mechanical condition. My comment is simple. This age and size boat are VERY GOOD for someone getting thier first! I've seen too many people who have never boated and purchased one brand new, only to have problems... half of them related to inexperience! Getting a trailerable, family-size, about 10 yr old boat is ideal.... This way the first scrape you put on it from the dock, or first juice stain is yours, and you won't worry nearly as much. I hope it works well for you, best of luck in the Mech inspection.

IMO- If you believe this boat could be "the one", would the current owner hold onto it until it can be run with some sort of down payment? If it's really as good a deal as advertized, you may take it to a dealer/mechanic (third party), have them check it out and run on the muffs, then re-winterize it properly. It may cost around $300, but from what I see you may be paying around $3000 less than a comparable boat.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

I have pretty close to the same model (same hull, different layout I believe) and yes, it makes a great first boat. This summer will be our fourth year with ours and we still like it as much as the first year.

We also bought it in January and gave the dealer a deposit to hold the boat until spring and it could be started.

For a mechanic, if this is a private party, look for the closest dealer and see if they'll look it over for you. Otherwise word of mouth in your area could bring other mechanics to mind. If it's through a dealer and they don't want to run it, ask for a warranty period after the thaw.

$7k seems like a reasonable asking price...if it were mine, I'd be asking more.

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX