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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:39 am 
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Hi everyone,
I am not sure if anyone has noticed, but the website was updated today. Some great pics and info on the all new 180 size models!

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:12 am 
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Nice!! It seems to me that it is a mistake to get rid of the H240 which has the bathroom built into the dash. That means you have to get a 260 or bigger to get one.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:27 am 
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ryang wrote:
Nice!! It seems to me that it is a mistake to get rid of the H240 which has the bathroom built into the dash. That means you have to get a 260 or bigger to get one.


If it was up to me every boat would have a bathroom

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:50 am 
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ryang wrote:
Nice!! It seems to me that it is a mistake to get rid of the H240 which has the bathroom built into the dash. That means you have to get a 260 or bigger to get one.


If you want a Four Winns bowrider.......

Thankfully FW did not change all of their bowriders and cruisers over to the "slab sided" new design yet.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:59 am 
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Yay, they brought back the Sundowner tag...only a 215 offered tho? Cockpit looks a tad small, wonder if they are gonna offer the u-shaped seating?

Anyone know if they plan on making the 245-55-65 etc?

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:08 am 
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The S215 was back last year.

I find it very interesting that they have brought back the Horizon, Sundowner, Vista and Funship series names. Instead of just H S V and F.


I hope we don't lose all the historic catalogs and spec sheets. Those were one of the best parts of the Four Winns website in the past.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:14 am 
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NiagaraChillin wrote:
Anyone know if they plan on making the 245-55-65 etc?


Don't hold your breath.

The dealer meeting for RBH was last Tuesday in Wisconsin. There, FW unvieled the new RS series.
The RS will be offered on the Horizon 180 and 190 for 2013.
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In addition to the RS, Four Winns shared with dealers the next evolution in the Horizon line up introducing the Horizon 190. A complete redesign of the former model, the 2013 model is all-new from bow to stern, marrying sport runabout with luxury performer. From the low-profile swim platform, boaters rest easy on the full aft sunpad which converts to convenient swim platform lounge seating. The spaciousness in the cockpit of this 19-footer is amazing. Plenty of storage, Silvertex vinyl seating and a fully equipped helm station provide plenty of comfort for the day.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:35 am 
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I don't think they'll come out with a bigger cuddy. What's the point? Once you go past the 21-22ft mark just get a baby vista.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:38 am 
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ric wrote:
I don't think they'll come out with a bigger cuddy. What's the point? Once you go past the 21-22ft mark just get a baby vista.


They no longer make a "new" baby vista. V275 is the smallest you can get. V275 is about $100K, a large cuddy would be about $30K- $40K less.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:41 am 
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RotaryRacer wrote:
I find it very interesting that they have brought back the Horizon, Sundowner, Vista and Funship series names. Instead of just H S V and F.

Thats what I meant, I knew they had a "S" series. Just glad they are badging it as the Sundowner again.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:47 am 
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ric wrote:
I don't think they'll come out with a bigger cuddy. What's the point? Once you go past the 21-22ft mark just get a baby vista.

Eh, yeah....but I do like the "look" of a slightly larger Sundowner, the 255-65 model is nice, larger cockpit area, bigger cuddy. Seems the new 215 is all sundeck with only a couple of feet between the sunsport seat and the buckets.

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They no longer make a "new" baby vista. V275 is the smallest you can get.

Was just gonna type the same thing. What was the last year for the baby Vista's? (235-255 range)

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:49 am 
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They got rid of the smaller vistas? aw.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:57 am 
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Whats with the proliferation of the ugly fiberglass towers? I prefer the look of stainless steel.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:58 pm 
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Not to correct you Cap'n but the RBH dealer meeting is going on this week (right now as we type).. Monday night thru Thursday Morning... you know.. because I have people there :wink:

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:01 am 
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Nice weather for the meeting THIS WEEK :oops: in Lake Geneva.

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