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Both bungees are broke on my 2002 new to me 268 vista. Where have you found replacements? I am not even sure what is supposed to be there, both are gone.....

Thanks in advance!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Four Winns website - look at Customer Service / Partsbook.

02 268 Vista, under Cockpit Hardware.

BUNGIE, COOLR TIE DWN RHD1/TMR RD #RHD-1
7/1/1998 - Present


You'll need two of those.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Thank you fire cadet! Tried to request a quote online, website kept screwing up... I will call the closest four Winns dealer tomorrow morning

Thanks again!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

They aren't special i bought them at bass pro shop i think??? They are just black rubber bungee with a ball before the hook.
This is it, not sure what length you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Bungee-2 ... ber+bungee

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2001 Four Winns Vista 248 by rick2752, on Flickr

Thank you!
How does the other end mount to the plate?

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

You can do what Rick suggested, and that is what I did. It takes a little work though. I believe its a 9 inch bungee. Have a close look at the picture that Firecadet 13 posted. Cut the hook off one end, but leave the ball end on the cord. You will have to pass the ball end through the plastic mounting plate that screws to the boat. You may have to grind or sand the ball to get it small enough in diameter to pass through the mounting plate. Then put the flat stopper plate on the cord between the mounting plate and the ball end. The flat stopper is a rectangularplastic piece about 1/8 inch thick that has a 1/4 inch hloe in the middle with a slot to one end.

You might have a look around in the engine compartment to see if the ball ends and stopper plates are still there.

It might be just as cheap and easy to buy replacements from the dealer.

When securing the cooler with the bungees, I find it easier to hook and unhook if the open side of the hook is toward me.

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Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Great, detailed info, thank you!

I will probably compare the cost and decide. I am usually a factory guy, as much as possible. Hope to get some cost estimates tomorrow and go from there

Thanks again!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Mine broke this year also. I was planning on just cutting a bungee in half, passing it through the plate and making a knot at the desired length on the backside of the plate. Wouldnt that work?

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2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
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Previous:
2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

That was my original thought, I hope to get the pricing today. Once I get it, I will post it

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Exact replacement is $12.95 each, direct shipping is an additional $10.... a little steep at $35.90 total, but I went with it, should be here by the end of the week.
Thanks for all the help!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

I did try a regular bungee. Both the regular bungee and the rubber straps I used seem to have more tension than the original bungees. It was harder to hook and unhook the cooler. Also, pay attention to the shape of the hook for ease of use. Because of these issues, Chris, you might be more satisfied with the OEM straps.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Not bad! Who did you order it through? I'm 99% sure I went that route on my 268 as well.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

I went through the local four Winns dealer in Raymond Illinois, hanks sales and service. It's gonna be a long winter

April can't get here soon enough

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

That's kinda why I went with the Orem Gary. By the time I sand the ball to fit, and make sure I get the right length, I know these will fit right the first time.

I appreciate the tip on which way to face the hooks, I am not sure I would of went that way

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Ok guys, what are the brackets for that are separate.... mounting hole on each end, about 1.75" long

Thank you, glad I bought these, Lil extra cash but install will be fast

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp