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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.

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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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

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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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

Bought the boat....Like it. I am certain we will be real satisfied. Now if I can just figure out stern in parking

Congrats. Got any pics?

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2002 Vista 248
"Sunny Dayz"