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hutch9900
 Post subject: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:29 pm 
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Well, I finally am all done with my sale and purchase! We went up to Michigan yesterday and brought her home. I will post some pictures up here very soon. We have some washing and waxing to do and then we can splash (assuming spring finally arrives). I am thinking it will be in the next two weeks and man are we anxious to get her on the water :D

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:31 pm 
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Glad all went well yesterday and your new boat is home safe. Now the fun begins. Congrats again !!

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NiagaraChillin
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:09 pm 
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Congrats! Sadly losing a Sundowner compatriot, but like most SD owners, Vistas are always in our future (looking at a 268 soon!)

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JeffLW
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:30 pm 
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Good choice! I fell in love with the 278 when I was shopping, but it was a little more than I needed. I'm officially jealous.

Can't wait to see pics. :mrgreen:

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SundayDinner
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:03 pm 
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Congrats, Hutch! It's a little more work to maintain an express cruiser, but you're going to love it!

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hutch9900
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:51 pm 
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SundayDinner wrote:
Congrats, Hutch! It's a little more work to maintain an express cruiser, but you're going to love it!

Thanks, everyone! I am starting to see all of the things that will need to be maintained for sure. Of course, that was not on my mind when I was looking at all! :lol: Its going to be fun most of the time and challenging sometimes, but we are still very excited and pleased with our choice. I am very happy that we were able to find the right 278. I had originally wanted to go with the 248, but I am glad the folks on here convinced me to go larger. I did not like the stress of the buying and selling. It WAS fun to look for boats though.....

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LtDan
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
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Congrats! I hope you are right and the weather turns around soon.

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Flyer51
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
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hutch9900 wrote:
Well, I finally am all done with my sale and purchase! We went up to Michigan yesterday and brought her home. I will post some pictures up here very soon. We have some washing and waxing to do and then we can splash (assuming spring finally arrives). I am thinking it will be in the next two weeks and man are we anxious to get her on the water :D


Welcome to the Vista club. I hope you have as much fun on your boat as we do on ours!

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firecadet613
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
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Congrats!

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Bliss36
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:13 pm 
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Congrats!! Glad to see you got her home ok and looking forward to seeing some pics :D

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neutron
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:44 pm 
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Nice upgrade, congrats.. looking forward to some pics. What motor, drive combo did it come with?

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jnizi
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:25 am 
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Welcome to the Vista Club, congratulations.

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hutch9900
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:48 am 
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neutron wrote:
Nice upgrade, congrats.. looking forward to some pics. What motor, drive combo did it come with?

Thanks! It has the 5.7 GXi with the DP drive. Hoping this combo gives it enough power. We looked at a couple of boats with the 8.1 and really gave it some thought.

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Paul I.
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:07 am 
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Yes, good luck with it!!!!!!!!!!
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hutch9900
 Post subject: Re: 2006 Vista 278
PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:59 pm 
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NiagaraChillin wrote:
Congrats! Sadly losing a Sundowner compatriot, but like most SD owners, Vistas are always in our future (looking at a 268 soon!)

The guy that bought Fire's boat still has it on the market. It is a beautiful boat. I think he has it listed in the mid 40's, but you could always check with him.

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