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 Post subject: 2000 268
PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:39 pm 
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Want to install a larger cooler in the existing spot is that bottom plate adjustable to fit a wider cooler in ?


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 Post subject: Re: 2000 268
PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:02 am 
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shuman wrote:
Want to install a larger cooler in the existing spot is that bottom plate adjustable to fit a wider cooler in ?


No, it's not adjustable. You would have to make one yourself out of starboard. Any taller than existing cooler, and you may not be able to open it without removing it. Strap a large cooler on the swimplatform, and keep the std. cooler in the cockpit if you need more cooler space.

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 Post subject: Re: 2000 268
PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:34 am 
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
Strap a large cooler on the swimplatform, and keep the std.


Exactly. One thing I like about the early 2000 model Vistas is their huge swim platforms. I have a 298V but I am almost positive that the 268's swim platforms are just as deep. This is a 94 quart Igloo marine cooler and plenty of room to walk around it.
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 Post subject: Re: 2000 268
PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:48 am 
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Thanks however swim grid needs to be clear as dinghy is stored there on Davits

Re opening the lid I just remove hinges and slide lid off .

Thanks anyway

Shuman


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 Post subject: Re: 2000 268
PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:23 pm 
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Shuman, can you post a couple pix of your davit and dinghy arrangement? I have a 268 and I just ratchet strap my dinghy on the swim platform.

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 Post subject: Re: 2000 268
PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:34 pm 
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sorry however nothing fancy just davit male and female one edge of grid other on dingy hook them up and pull dingy to desired spot we are on a lake and use the grid do not wish to clog grid with the cooler with this system deck is clear and at anchor we lower dingy in the water to use the ladder.

Thanks shuman


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