278 vista owners? where are they?

saltlife · **Joined:** Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:53 pm **Posts:** 59

As I search the forum it seems to be a very limited number of 278 owners on here. Would be great to be able to share info regarding our model. How many of us are on here?

afw200 · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 7:28 am

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hutch9900 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:14 pm **Posts:** 456

I am one. Also, jfair owns one too.

afw200 · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 8:32 am

hutch9900 wrote:

I am one. Also, jfair owns one too.

I think he was looking for owners with the same 278 Vista.

Like.....

jfair · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 9:17 am

hutch9900 wrote:

I am one. Also, jfair owns one too.

I sent a pm to the originator of this thread indicating my interest in sharing information with other 278 owners.

afw200 · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 9:31 am

jfair wrote:

hutch9900 wrote:

I am one. Also, jfair owns one too.

I sent a pm to the originator of this thread indicating my interest in sharing information with other 278 owners.

Great.
Maybe this thread will work ???

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5662

Winter Sux · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 10:01 am

I have a 278. Since I recently moved, I have way too many things on the honey do list and have not found a marina I like yet, my vista might stay in storage this season. :cry:

Technologic80 · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 11:47 am

((waving hysterically!))

Im a 1997 Vista 278 owner :mrgreen:

Mine has twin 4.3Gi engines with the SX outdrives and a Kohler 4kw Genset.

kitos · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 2:05 pm

Hello from Malta I have a 2007 278 vista !

mrpid888 · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 4:23 pm

saltlife wrote:

As I search the forum it seems to be a very limited number of 278 owners on here. Would be great to be able to share info regarding our model. How many of us are on here?

We own a 2008 v278 and love it

, it is slipped @ Sulphur Creek Resort on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake in TN. It has a single 5.7 Volvo Penta DP, and a 5k genny with air and heat. It is the perfect fit for the Admiral and myself :mrgreen:

saltlife · **Joined:** Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:53 pm **Posts:** 59

Nice to see this thread got some replies. Looks like so far their are 3 of us with the older late 90's generation and a few more newer ones.

How do the 2 generations compare? Are their a lot of similarities or what are the major differences?

Have any of us ever been long distances on this model?

saltlife · **Joined:** Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:53 pm **Posts:** 59

Technologic80 wrote:

((waving hysterically!))

Im a 1997 Vista 278 owner :mrgreen:

Mine has twin 4.3Gi engines with the SX outdrives and a Kohler 4kw Genset.

I have 5.7's but no generator. generator must be nice for on the hook!

Do you have a windlass on your boat? Can you give me some info and maybe pics of it? Is it vertical or horizontal? etc

Guinnydog · **Posted:** Sun May 26, 2013 11:49 am

I'm in

2010 278, early build for that year, later in the year, model was apparently re-badged as a 285.

5.7 GXi, arch, ac/heat, all the other basic equipment, but no gen

Boat came with factory FW trailer, but someone wanted it more than me a couple of years ago, so now have a new aluminum trailer (Tuff Trailer) this year

mrpid888 · **Posted:** Sun May 26, 2013 5:37 pm

Guinnydog wrote:

I'm in

2010 278, early build for that year, later in the year, model was apparently re-badged as a 285.

5.7 GXi, arch, ac/heat, all the other basic equipment, but no gen

Boat came with factory FW trailer, but someone wanted it more than me a couple of years ago, so now have a new aluminum trailer (Tuff Trailer) this year

Which trailer would you prefer if you had the options to buy either one for the same price? :?:

Guinnydog · **Posted:** Sun May 26, 2013 6:01 pm

FW trailer painted up to match the boat is a great looking package, but....

Tuff Trailer aluminum trailer, for me was about $3000 Cdn cheaper than to replace the exact FW trailer I had.

The new trailer is not color matched or decaled, and does not have swing away tongue.

The new trailer has the following:

T6 aluminum frame
Stainless steel fasteners
Galvinized steel cross members
Electric over hydraulic disc brakes, both axles
Vault oil bath hubs
2 speed winch
Sealed LED lighting
Boat actually sits lower on the trailer than it did before

All round better trailer for me as I primarily spend all of my time in the Pacific ocean.

www.iFourWinns.com

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