www.iFourWinns.com

I looked at a used 2004 v288 last week, it was in great shape but in dire need of some cleaning. A little over 100 hrs on twin 5.0gxi SX drives. Interior and gel coat a 9 out of 10. No gen or trailer.
The caveot: It hasn't been in the water or even started since 2006!! Other than the obvious issues: old gas, drive seals
and bearings , is there anything else I should be concerned with? Asking price is 59,900. A little rich for my blood!

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

Only thing I can think of is obvious....dry rot on belts, hoses and things of the sort.

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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

Not a bad price i don't think. I have a 07- 288 that has a gen and trailer but alot more money. You can get a new trailer for about 5-6 grand (Aluminun). Make sure it has disc brakes. That boat mind you is not legal for towing. Too wide. Anything over 102 is not allowed,(permit only).

As far as the price its reasonable to other listings, but its just the "asking price". It doesn't hurt to loball in this economy
we shall see. Anything over 8'6" in Mass you need a special permit, then again everything in mass is illegal.
Are there any other mechanical concerns about the almost 4 yrs that the engines have not been running? Other than listed
above?

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

How high does your 288 sit on the trailer? How much aprox does this setup weigh?

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

I would also check all fresh water systems (macerator, holding tanks, etc).

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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

Boat weighs in around 10000lbs. Bought aluminum trailer (tri axel) and boat fits nice on it dealer says we will set it up for you, but you know how that goes. After a few changes it works great. Just drive it right on. The trailer fitted 30 to 35 ft boat. I cut 3ft off of toung to shorten overall length. Boat and trailer come in around 12500lbs. I tow it with a 07 Tundra.It tows good. I only tow it from storage to the water and back to storage at end of year. if you buy a trailer i suggest you make sure it has disc brakes.They are the cats meow.

You have any pics of that rig. I love my Tundra! Would like too see a pic of a 288 on the back of her!!

And before everyone jumps on you the max tow rating is 10100 lbs. Not sure where you are but up here in Ontario if you are going down the road in the summer you will get pulled over and ticketed for and unsafe load!!

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike