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I am trying to find out where to purchase a new front esinglass for my 2003 248. From what I have found the canvas for the 268 and larger models that year were made by outside vendor, but the 248 canvas was made at factory? Four winns catalog lists part number 140-50344. I emailed four wins twice to see if it was available, no response. Hopefully someone here knows a vendor who makes it. Thanks

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2003 248 vista, 5.0 gxi

Great Lakes Boat Top manufactured the original canvas and glass. They should be able to set you up at a very reasonable price. I've been working with Holly Sexton at hsexton@greatlakesboattop.com Send her an email with year and maybe some photo's.

Good Luck.

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2006 Four Winns 378 Vista
1999 Ciera 2655 5.7L BIII "Brenda Lou"
1996 Skeeter 1850DV 175 Mariner 9.9 Mariner. sold
1975 Lund 14' 25 HP Mercury. sold
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 6.7L Turbo diesel Quad Cab
South Bay Marina, Green Bay

Great Lakes Boat Top told me that they made the tops for the boats that had an arch. Four Winns made the tops for the non-arch boats. I got a quote from my local dealer about 4 years ago. If they can't do it anymore then you might need to go to a local canvas shop. I had one made by a local shop by having them duplicate the original. If your FW dealer cannot help, you might try another dealer.

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

It looks like having it made is may be my only option, unless someone else chimes in.

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2003 248 vista, 5.0 gxi

I ordered replacements before from horizon marine, Toms River, NJ.

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Current Boat: 2016 V275 6.2L MC B3
Previous Boat:2002 Vista 248 5.7l dp

I have a 2000 268 no arch and I bought the full canvas from FW 2 years ago - made in-house. The fit is decent overall but the forward connector in particular I would outsource to a custom shop next time. Mine has a lot of sag and there’s no way to adjust the bimini bows to get it taut. I also had to have the side (triangle isinglass) panels extended as they were too short.