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First post and a new 248 Vista owner!
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Author:  Brett248Vista [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:41 am ]
Post subject:  First post and a new 248 Vista owner!
Hello all,

I am glad Ii was linked to this site by 230Mike over on Trailerboats (Thanks Mike!). I went down to the local Four Winns dealer on Saturday to look at a 2006 248Vista that they had on the lot. Aparently the owner bought the boat last season put a total of 30 hours on it and decided to trade in for the larger Vista series (He entertains 8+ so I can understand his need for a larger boat).

So I went down and talked with the dealer and told them what I had to trade in and showed them my photos on the net and they agreed to allow me what I was asking for my 2002 Stingray 230SX (496Mag B1) and I signed the paperwork! I will most likely (weather permitting) pick the 248 up next weekend after they do a thorough sea trial and educate me on where the sea cocks are, how to operate everything etc.

P&L Boat Sales in Pittsburgh is where I went and I have to say Ed was an absolute pleasure to deal with and they spent most of the day with me :)

Here's the skinny on the boat... I'm sure you all know the extensive list of factory options on the 248 so I will list the "option" options :)

Hull: White/Black
Hull Tape: Black
Canvas: Black
Interior: Black Stone
Vinyl: White/Sandstone
Engine: Volvo Gi/DP 280HP

Options:

Fireboy automatic extinguisher system
CD Changer (6) Disk
Sunpads (deck)
Cushion (aft) fill-in
Raymarine VHF DSC Radio
Deluxe Stering Wheel upgrade
Transom Stereo Remote
Microwave
Head OB Discharge, Porcelain
TV, Flat Screen, DVD Player
Air Conditioning/Heating
Anchor, Rope, Chain Package
STBD Windsheild Wiper
Remote Spot/Flood Light
Cockpit cover
Standard Horizon CP180i GPS
Fenders, Docklines etc.


Pretty well loaded up! I couldn't get them to budge much on the price considering what they are showing me trade in wise, they allowed 30K trade in and the price on the boat was in the mid 50's which I thought was fair given the options. The boat is absolutely flawless and I am SO excited!!!!

Oh it also has the extended warranty from Volvo :)
Author:  Cattailspa [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:37 pm ]
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Congrats. on your new boat. Where will you do most of your boating? Ever make it to Raystown look us up.
Author:  Brett248Vista [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:46 pm ]
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Cat,

I will be up there this summer, I plan on making the trip to Raystown and Erie, vacation time permitting :)

I will look you up! (well I should say I will look up to you) because that boat of yours is HUGE! :)
Author:  Cattailspa [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:20 pm ]
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When will you be making the trip? We are at the Resort. Our dock is G-50. Have you ever been to the lake before?
Author:  Cattailspa [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:20 pm ]
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When will you be making the trip? We are at the Resort. Our dock is G-50. Have you ever been to the lake before?
Author:  Brett248Vista [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:24 pm ]
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Cat,

I have no scheduled plans at the moment. My first priority is to familiarize myself with how the boat handles, docks, launches and operates in my local familiar waters (Monongahela River). Once I feel confident that I have the hang of the 248 then I will have to check my vacation time. I just got hired on by a new company so my first year's three weeks are pro-rated based on working hours acrued and I need to look through the paperwork to see when I will have my first week available.

It would be my first time to Raystown and it will be my first time to Erie as well (well, on my own boat).
Author:  teker [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:49 pm ]
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Brett
I f you deceide to head down the Ohio we are at Mi 43.3, the Holiday yacht club. One of the nicest places on the upper Ohio. Its at Chester WV and only 5 mi from Mountneer gaming resort if you like to gamble. Let me know and we can hook upyou with a dock.
Author:  mkivbren [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:30 pm ]
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Congrats!! I'll trade you straight up 8) Well, I almost went with an 04 that was in the low 40's but I got such a deal on my 00 for 22K, it leaves me with plenty of bank to throw at it. But that's my favorite color combo. Please post some pics when you get her! Look me up if you ever head down to the Chesapeake bay.
Author:  230 Mike [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:14 pm ]
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You're welcome, Brett, and welcome to the friendliest boating board on the net!
Author:  Giaccamo [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:48 am ]
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Brett, Congratulations and Best of Luck! Nicely equipped! You will Love the Vista!
Author:  Brett248Vista [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:45 pm ]
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Thanks all for the warm welcome and the invites I really appreciate it!

I can't wait to get my 248 home this weekend to take some pictures. Hmm I need to wash my truck, the boat will make the truck look bad :)
Author:  mkivbren [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:52 pm ]
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ok, gotta ask, what are you hauling that bad boy with?
Author:  Brett248Vista [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:16 pm ]
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Ask and you shall recieve! :)

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Author:  mkivbren [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:44 pm ]
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Ah! similar tastes, yet I am a diesel guy :)
13.5 mpg's hauling ass back from ct @ 1900 rpms / 72mph on I95, gotta love it!

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Author:  Brett248Vista [ Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:23 pm ]
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Somebody pinch me please... I can't beleive this is real....

The 248 is home after the sea trial. I seriously don't beleive I deserve a boat this nice... It's so damn beautiful and I am so friggen happy!!!!


Here's a couple crappy cell phone pics. Don't mind the red truck... My friend Ron took his 2500 Ram down to pick it up since three of us went down and he has the crew cab :)

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Again sorry for the terrible photos. This is one time where photo's are not telling the whole story. This boat is absolutely perfect.... And the pics don't show it.. I need to get another digicam :)
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