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278 vista owners? where are they?
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| Author: | saltlife [ Fri May 24, 2013 7:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | 278 vista owners? where are they? |
As I search the forum it seems to be a very limited number of 278 owners on here. Would be great to be able to share info regarding our model. How many of us are on here? |
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| Author: | afw200 [ Fri May 24, 2013 7:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
Quote: 278 vista owners? where are they?
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Fri May 24, 2013 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
I am one. Also, jfair owns one too. |
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| Author: | afw200 [ Fri May 24, 2013 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
hutch9900 wrote: I am one. Also, jfair owns one too. I think he was looking for owners with the same 278 Vista. Like..... 
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| Author: | jfair [ Fri May 24, 2013 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
hutch9900 wrote: I am one. Also, jfair owns one too. I sent a pm to the originator of this thread indicating my interest in sharing information with other 278 owners. 
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| Author: | afw200 [ Fri May 24, 2013 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
jfair wrote: hutch9900 wrote: I am one. Also, jfair owns one too. I sent a pm to the originator of this thread indicating my interest in sharing information with other 278 owners. Great. Maybe this thread will work ??? viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5662 |
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| Author: | Winter Sux [ Fri May 24, 2013 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
I have a 278. Since I recently moved, I have way too many things on the honey do list and have not found a marina I like yet, my vista might stay in storage this season. 
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| Author: | Technologic80 [ Fri May 24, 2013 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
((waving hysterically!)) Im a 1997 Vista 278 owner  Mine has twin 4.3Gi engines with the SX outdrives and a Kohler 4kw Genset. |
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| Author: | kitos [ Fri May 24, 2013 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
Hello from Malta I have a 2007 278 vista ! |
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| Author: | mrpid888 [ Fri May 24, 2013 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
saltlife wrote: As I search the forum it seems to be a very limited number of 278 owners on here. Would be great to be able to share info regarding our model. How many of us are on here? We own a 2008 v278 and love it  , it is slipped @ Sulphur Creek Resort on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake in TN. It has a single 5.7 Volvo Penta DP, and a 5k genny with air and heat. It is the perfect fit for the Admiral and myself
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| Author: | saltlife [ Fri May 24, 2013 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
Nice to see this thread got some replies. Looks like so far their are 3 of us with the older late 90's generation and a few more newer ones. How do the 2 generations compare? Are their a lot of similarities or what are the major differences? Have any of us ever been long distances on this model? |
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| Author: | saltlife [ Fri May 24, 2013 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
Technologic80 wrote: ((waving hysterically!)) Im a 1997 Vista 278 owner Mine has twin 4.3Gi engines with the SX outdrives and a Kohler 4kw Genset. I have 5.7's but no generator. generator must be nice for on the hook! Do you have a windlass on your boat? Can you give me some info and maybe pics of it? Is it vertical or horizontal? etc |
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| Author: | Guinnydog [ Sun May 26, 2013 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
I'm in 2010 278, early build for that year, later in the year, model was apparently re-badged as a 285. 5.7 GXi, arch, ac/heat, all the other basic equipment, but no gen Boat came with factory FW trailer, but someone wanted it more than me a couple of years ago, so now have a new aluminum trailer (Tuff Trailer) this year |
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| Author: | mrpid888 [ Sun May 26, 2013 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
Guinnydog wrote: I'm in 2010 278, early build for that year, later in the year, model was apparently re-badged as a 285. 5.7 GXi, arch, ac/heat, all the other basic equipment, but no gen Boat came with factory FW trailer, but someone wanted it more than me a couple of years ago, so now have a new aluminum trailer (Tuff Trailer) this year Which trailer would you prefer if you had the options to buy either one for the same price?
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| Author: | Guinnydog [ Sun May 26, 2013 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 278 vista owners? where are they? |
FW trailer painted up to match the boat is a great looking package, but.... Tuff Trailer aluminum trailer, for me was about $3000 Cdn cheaper than to replace the exact FW trailer I had. The new trailer is not color matched or decaled, and does not have swing away tongue. The new trailer has the following: T6 aluminum frame Stainless steel fasteners Galvinized steel cross members Electric over hydraulic disc brakes, both axles Vault oil bath hubs 2 speed winch Sealed LED lighting Boat actually sits lower on the trailer than it did before All round better trailer for me as I primarily spend all of my time in the Pacific ocean. 
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