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Hello, I'm a new member of yours very useful forum. I live in Italy and my boat is in Ligurian Sea. Last week I've finally bought a Vista 288 (2004). It's beautiful, really very good conditions, two 5.0 GXi DP-S.
But I'm very surprised to have found almost no 288 owner in forum. Perhaps this model is not sold in U.S.? It seems to me a nice boat and I look forward to the spring to start sailing and would to know why it is so rare among you.
Excuse me for my english...

Welcome! The 288 Vista was only made from 2004 thru 2009 I believe. Not a real popular size for Four Winns. It was too big to be trailerable without a permit, and not big enough to really be a full fledged express cruiser. Even though the boat has all the amenities of a 30 foot express cruiser. It was a good boat, but just never really a big seller in North America. There are 288 owners on this board, but not many left.

Just my opinion, but I think people out grew it's size in a short time, and wanted more room in the cabin and cockpit, and moved up to a 298,318 or 328.

Enjoy your boat !

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

I had not really thought about the fact that Vista 288 is not trailerable. In Italy, however, there is not much need to tow boats, however not so large, and the problem is less important!
Instead if the boat exceeds 10 meters ( 32.8 feet) our government require us to register it and to pay much more taxes. Every 5 years is required an examination of the authorities to issue the security certificate. So in Italy is more important 32.8 feet limit!
Thank you!!! I'll continue to read your forum with pleasure.

Welcome to the forum, Flavio!
We'd love to see some photos of your Vista on the beautiful Italian coastline!

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2011 Four Winns H180 SS.
Aussie built Mustang 2800.
SOLD - 1997 Four Winns Horizon RS

Vista 288 now is in a boathouse on the lake of Como, till the end of march




Ciao a tutti!

You have a very picturesque area to boat in Flavio.

Enjoy your 288 Vista.

Mike.

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Current Boat
- 2001 Four Winns 328 Vista "Hour Decision"
- 2010 310 Mercury Inflatable

Previous Boats
- 30' Doral Prestancia
- 25' Doral Citation

Welcome to the forum, Flavio. Very nice pictures.

We look forward to seeing pictures of your Vista 288 out on the water in the springtime.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

Yes, with great pleasure!

Looks Beautiful! Welcome to the forum and look forward to new pictures! Congrats on your purchase!

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Current Boat:
2002 214 Funship 5.0 Volvo Penta

Tow Vehicle:
2003 F250 Lariat FX4 (7.3 Powerstroke)
Previous Boat:
1997 Bass America

Yesterday we launch our boat for the first time (for us...).
We were on the Lake of Como, waiting for carry the boat in Rapallo (Liguria).
Only few photos and not very beautiful, sorry. I hope to do better the next summer, in the Riviera!
Thank you for your hospitality!

I don't know what you're apologizing for. I've never been on my boat with snow capped mountains on the horizon.

Welcome to the forum!

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2005 FW Horizon 250
8.1L VP DP

I agree, those are beautiful pictures!

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2008 Vista 278 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi 375 hp
1999 Horizon 220 5.7 GSi

There was icy wind! I dream the summer e more southern shore.
Hello!

Benvenuto nel forum. Abbiamo usato per andare in vacanza in Italia dove abbiamo vissuto in Germania. Ci manca terriblely e conoscere il Lago di Como. Benvenuto a bordo capitano!

Ciao!

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

As do I!

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2005 FW Horizon 250
8.1L VP DP