Bliss36 wrote:
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Thanks Bliss.
How do you like the arch on your 268? I'm looking at two boats, one with and one without the arch.
Love the arch! It provides a good attachment for the canvas and I feel looks good. The arch adds some height to the boat and is not hinged on the 268, so make sure if you decide to go with the arch it won't hinder your storage options. Four Winns lists the height on a
FW factory trailer as 12' 6" with arch compared to 10'9" without arch. An aftermarket trailer may change this height. All Four Winns trailers from the factory are bunk trailers. They do not recommend roller trailers due to hull/gel coat damage so be careful what advice you may receive to the contrary!
Also what part of Michigan are you in? If you list what area you are in maybe people in that area can give you some advice on some local storage places.
They want quite a bit more for the boat with the arch. I really didn't see any reason to have it other than for looks, or radar. It doesn't even have speakers in it. I think I'm leaning towards no arch, that way I have more storage options.
The boat will be kept in the Charlevoix or Traverse City area. I have a place to store it outside up there but need a trailer to get it there.