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New to the forum. My family and I just picked up a 1998 240 Horizon with VP 5.7 gsi DP and 310 hours. I think we got a pretty good deal. Interior is very clean, with just a couple of blemishes in the rear back rest of the sundeck. This has the large sundeck with bench seat option and captains chairs. The gelcoat looks pretty good, but needs a good buffing. (next summer) The first day we had it, we noticed the starboard side trim shaft leaking, nothing major, just a seal. Other than that, we have the infamous trim sender problem, where we can lower the drive, but not raise on occasion. Ive found by simply just stopping, and taking off again, raising the bow, the trim works perfectly again. (not sure why, there are no lose connections, it has to be the sender)

Anyway, the boat rides fantastic, and really handled the massive chop of Lake Geneva Wisconsin on a holiday Saturday last weekend. I was hoping to see a little mph out of it, but 47 is where it gets to, but it does get there quickly. No hesitation what so ever, just gets up and goes to that speed. Getting on plane isnt a problem at all.

Overall, Im really impressed with the Four Winns. This is my first FW, and we have been out of boating for the last 15 years. I think we made a wise choice in boat, and at 12g even for the boat, trailer, bow and mouring cover, dual battery setup, along with 10 sets of rope and about 20 ski vests/life preservers, bumpers, anchors and a service manual, and a fish finder device, we couldnt be happier.

Its good to be back out on the lake. I didnt realize how much Ive missed it!!

Gary

Welcom to another fellow Wisconsinite. Lets see some pics of her. Sounds like you got a really good deal. Buy it private party or from Skipper Buds in Pewaukee?

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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)

Private party out of Illinois. They were an almost 2 hours from us, when we went to look at it. Told them we would take it, contingent on a test ride, so they hauled the boat all the way back up to us in Delavan Wi. I will post some pics later.

Seeing your from Oshkosh, how do you like the Winnebago??? I grew up in that area, but never been on the lake, other than paddling. I hear its only 9 foot deep maximum, with alot of sand bars. Is this true??? Would love to get up there for a weekend, but not sure my stainless props are going to like shallow waters. What are your thoughts????

Thanks,
Gary

We love the lakes here. We boat a lot on Winnebago and the whole Winnebago system. Yes it is on the shallow side (Average of about 9 ft or so). There are a lot of good spots to eat/drink and a lot of sand bars where people tie up. Any given Saturday there are a few hundred boat at the spot we go to on Winnebago. Don't worry about your prop to much. Stay away from shore and follow channel markers and you will be fine. There are a lot of 30-35+ft boats running around up here and do it with no problem. I run a Merc. Rev4 SS prop that cost about $500.00 and have never even put a scratch in it.

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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)