www.iFourWinns.com

Click here: http://vista278.com


We have a 2006 Four Winns Vista 278 with about 45 hours on it. It's got nearly all the extras except for a radar arch with NAV electronics. It's been on an inland lake and wet slipped since we bought it in 2007 off the showroom floor. The bottom is painted and I've not had any issues with it. It's got a Volvo 5.7 GXi with stainless duo-props.

I priced the value on NADA and it ranges from $52K to $59K, however BoatTrader has 11 right now with an average of $67K and a range of $59K to $80K.

I've never sold a boat before, we traded in our Four Winns Funship for this boat and these are the only two I've ever owned. I don't know if I should use a broker or sell it myself. The boat is nearly an hour away so frequent trips out there will not be convenient.

Anyone care to comment on pricing (I know it's difficult without having the all options listed, but the range is $20K!? And I'm interested on input regarding a broker or a private sale.

Thanks

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

I guess I will jump in first. I think these days most boats are selling below book. You will see that quite a few boats are listed on this site, and have been for a while. It all comes down to finding the right buyer for your boat. I have found so far that some people are trying to steal boats now. They figure sellers are desperate. With that said some boats are selling and selling quickly. In my area the bow riders and smaller cuddies are selling, but the cruisers are taking longer.


Brokers can be a great resource. You just have to figure in their commission. If you use a broker see f you can have it written that if you sell on your own you don’t pay the commission or at least it is reduced.

I hope that didn’t sound too negative.

Best of luck Bill

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2001 Sundowner 235

PM sent. I had a verbal offer accepted on a boat like yours, but I won't put a deposit down until I sell mine. Someone else beat me too it, and I had a great deal on it! I don't want to put pricing in this thread...but we may be interested in your boat if it has AC and a windlass.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Bill's boat is certainly nice. I've seen it at the marina

It does have Windlass & AC/Heat

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

Thanks Gordon.

Firecadet and I have talked about boats already, but he is looking at 268 and 278's.

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2001 Sundowner 235

I've setup http://vista278.com for the sale of this boat. I have lots of photos on the site and more to be added. I went through and most of the interior images have people in them so I'm going to have to take new ones.

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

Well done ShanMan. She is a beauty!

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Thanks, you have no idea how painful it is to put it for sale.

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

Yes, nicely done!

Good luck with your sale.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

I've just updated the page with a lot more images and information.

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

Myabe it's just my computer but your old versions showed the photos and now I'm just getting the placeholder for the image in both Firefox and IE. Might want to check it out.

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2008 Vista 278 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi 375 hp
1999 Horizon 220 5.7 GSi

There was a problem with the main image, I fixed that. Are you having problems seeing the thumbnails?

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

I'm seeing them all just fine. Wish I was in the market!

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I've got it up on Craig's List now, any other suggestions as to where to advertise?

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SOLD! 2006 30th Anniversary Vista 278
"Conch'd Out!"

http://vista278.com

I have heard people have good results with Boat trader and boats.com.

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2001 Sundowner 235