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I have a new 2007 horizon 240, just got it a month ago, I noticed that whenever I shift from neutral to drive forward or reverse i hear a loud thud from the transmission, is this normal?, i was thinking that the idle speed of the engine is just too high @ 800 RPM, when the owner's manual specs ia indicating a 600 - 650 RPM idle speed. anyone who has this kind of problem in the past, i will highly appreciate your inputs.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP

In my opinion, a loud thud would not be normal. I hear nothing at all. I suppose a fast idle could cause that. Definitely something the dealer should check out.

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags

800 is definitely too fast. That could make any thunking worse, however I doubt it would disappear at 650. Some Volvos are silent, some make a bit of a thunk. There is an acceptable range of tolerances in the gears & shafts in the drive unit, and if you happen to have one that has a bit of play in it, it will probably make a bit of noise when shifting.

I think you should get that idle speed checked out, but I wouldn't worry much about the thunk.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Thanks for the reply, I will surely have this thing fixed when I bring my boat to the dealer for a 20 hour service. As of now that is my only concern, other that that, the boat is perfect.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP

Show us some pics!

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Troy
2008 Centurion Avalanche
1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 SE 5.0L OMC Cobra (Sold)
2002 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition (http://www.nhtoc.com) 378 hp & 465 tq at rear wheels
2008 Honda Accord EX-L w/Nav

I will Post Pictures of the Boat tonight, I need to download it from my camera.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP

Here are the pictures of the boat, sorry guys, it took me time to figure out on how to post a picture, thanks for the help of Matt and Troy.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP

Gorgeous. I've always liked that color on a boat.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Thanks for the complements Mike,
I guess I just didn't have anymore options, this is the only 240 left in the showroom so i went ahead and bought it, they have some seletions regarding colors but it will take time for me to get it and at that time I can't wait nomore.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP

No problem with the help! and Sweet boat!

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Troy
2008 Centurion Avalanche
1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 SE 5.0L OMC Cobra (Sold)
2002 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition (http://www.nhtoc.com) 378 hp & 465 tq at rear wheels
2008 Honda Accord EX-L w/Nav

Beautiful boat. I have not seen that color before, very classy. They are a blast, enjoy!

Thanks to all of you, yes I am surely enjoying the performance of this boat
(aside from the problem that I mentioned earlier in this thread)
it is just the right size for me and my family, I also fish out of this boat while in anchor/resting, but mostly she is used to pull wake boarders and tubers.

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2007 FourWinns Horizon 240
5.7 GXi-DP 320 HP
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 381 HP