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Hi, I am a new owner of 1996 238 Vista. I have a question about the door leading from the cockpit down into the cabin. The top portion of the hatch (that folds in two) does not stay up. From looking in pictures, there used to be a gas shock that held up the hatch. The previous owner must have removed it. Does anyone have a part number for the shock or know where I can get this thing. Its really annoying have the hatch banging around when im out on the lake. Thanks!

I have the same boat. I picked one up at autozone for $25 I just told them how long it was. Same shocks used on hatchbacks.

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Chris and Alicia
Las Vegas, NV
ALTIVA
1996 Four Winns 238 Vista Dlx 5.8Fi

Thanks, but the issue I am also having is that none of the attachment hardware is there either. I just see the holes where it used to be attached. I think I found the proper replacement shock, but still need to find the right ball stud and the the right attachment for the other end. Could you possibly take a close-up picture of yours? Thank you!

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI

This should be just what you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-Shoc ... 2569wt_679

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'99 258 Vista Cool Breeze II

Except that the ball studs are not included, so he would still need the studs. I will take some pictures later and post them for you.

C

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Chris and Alicia
Las Vegas, NV
ALTIVA
1996 Four Winns 238 Vista Dlx 5.8Fi

Thanks for the help!

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI

Here are the pics, even a close up of the shock number that I picked up at AutoZone..hope it helps.







(looking at them I wished I would have taken them AFTER I cleaned the boat LOL)

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Chris and Alicia
Las Vegas, NV
ALTIVA
1996 Four Winns 238 Vista Dlx 5.8Fi

Thanks a ton! Should definetly help with the fix. Be prepared though, im pretty new to boating and might have a bunch of questions in the future

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI

We were all new to it at one time or another. We're just passin' it along to the next batch of fellow idiots that bought boats....

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-Bill Kearney, 2005 348 Vista

Fire at will! New to boating and jumped right into a Vista gotta love that! How about some pictures?

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Chris and Alicia
Las Vegas, NV
ALTIVA
1996 Four Winns 238 Vista Dlx 5.8Fi

Will get some pics this weekend when I get out there. Unfortunately we keep the boat about a half hour away, so dont make it out there often except on the weekends.

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI

Hi, another question: I havent had a chance to get to the boat yet, could you tell me the distance between the screw holes in the cabin door where the bracket is attached, I am trying to order the proper bracket and dont know how far apart the holes are. Thank you.

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI

Also, could you tell me how thick the ball stud threaded area is that attaches to the frame of the door?

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1996 Four Winns 238 Vista
Lake St. Clair, MI