Bought the boat....Like it. I am certain we will be real satisfied. Now if I can just figure out stern in parking
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| Author: | 1ststater [ Fri May 25, 2012 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
Hello, I am looking real close at a 2000 268 Vista with 202 hours on the motor...real clean boat. I am looking for your feed back on how the boat runs, handles etc...and how much you 268 Vista owners like or not like your boat. Thanks for your observations. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Fri May 25, 2012 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
Former 2000 268 Vista owner here. Had the boat for 6 years and was a very nice boat overall. Comfortable for 2 to 3 people on overnights, and 5 or 6 for trips on the water. It handled most conditions well, and was adequately powered. IMO it's in the top two of boats in that size range ever made. Good bang for the buck. Likes- Good mid cabin access Roomy cockpit Good close quarters maneuvering with Duo Prop Reasonable on fuel Dislikes- Poor engine hatch design "Flexy" foredeck Hard to find/replace deck hatch, prone to leak after time Narrow beam makes it seem "tippy" and sensitive to weight distribution |
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| Author: | TCOUTURE [ Tue May 29, 2012 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
I bought a 2000 268 last year and I do love it! I agree with Cap'n on the Dislikes though. Check out the engine - I have the Big Block 454 in mine and it can handle a good 8-10 people. If you get the small block it is not as powerful. It is weird but the Big Block actually gets better fuel economy because it cruises at a lower RPM. Good Luck! Trevor |
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| Author: | shuman [ Tue May 29, 2012 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
I BOUGHT ONE THIS YEAR SO FAR I LIKE IT ALSO HAS 454 SEEMS TO BE WELL MADE VRS" BaLNYER " Check it out at mechanics air, bath sump , canvas, seem to go first guts of boat are good. If it has been in fresh certainly fairs well vrs salt They do use gas they are not sail boats! Good Luck |
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| Author: | 1ststater [ Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
Bought the boat....Like it. I am certain we will be real satisfied. Now if I can just figure out stern in parking
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| Author: | efdog [ Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering a 2000 268 Vista |
Congrats. Got any pics? |
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