www.iFourWinns.com

Glad to find this forum. Lot's of good information.
I bought my 1st boat last year a 1996 Whaler 13' Sport.
After learning on this boat and using it in SWFL (Cape Coral) I needed something a little bigger.

Last month I found a 2003 Four Winns Freedom 170 with a 90hp Johnson.
Boat is pretty much mint condition with a Galvanized trailer.

Went through typical maintenance on the boat and trailer.
Everything looks pretty good. Replaced tires, wheel bearings and seals on trailer.
Changed plugs, lubricated linkages and changed lower unit oil in engine.

Side mount shifter seems a little stiff, but will monitor for now.

So far I am pleased with the boat. Much more space and comfy ride.

Looking forward to discussions here and learning more.

Best regards,
Doug
Cincinnati, Ohio

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2003 Four Winns 170 Freedom Cincinnati, Ohio / Cape Coral, Florida

Welcome!!

Post pics!

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204992916677499&set=a.10204992915717475.1073741850.1079298889&type=3&theater

Here's a link to pictures off my Facebook page. If you right click on picture, it will advance to the next.

Here's a link to Phobucket
http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/dougtoms01/library/2003%20Four%20Winns%20Freedom%20170?sort=3&page=1

I'll have to figure out how to paste images.

Thanks for your patience,
Doug

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2003 Four Winns 170 Freedom Cincinnati, Ohio / Cape Coral, Florida

I think I figured out how to hot link some pictures. Here you go. Doug

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2003 Four Winns 170 Freedom Cincinnati, Ohio / Cape Coral, Florida

Congrats, although at this rate you will be upgrading to a 21ft next year

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NEW - 2000 Cobalt 246 w/454 Magnum 385HP | SOLD - 2000 FW Horizon 180 LS w/5.0Gi 250HP Volvo Penta

Really nice boat!

I really enjoyed my 2000 H180. If it had a V6 and not 3.0 I'd still probably have it today.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Or the V8

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NEW - 2000 Cobalt 246 w/454 Magnum 385HP | SOLD - 2000 FW Horizon 180 LS w/5.0Gi 250HP Volvo Penta

I'd most definitely still own it today if that were the case! That little 3.0 just didn't have the power it made for a horrible boating experience with 4 people, coolers, and stuff. Wouldn't get on plane without shifting weight and basically you had to go WOT everywhere you went (what was what? 30mph loaded? lol).

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Welcome to the forum. Looks like a nice boat! I have a 1990 four winns 170 freedom with stern drive. These are great little boats, and with some care will last a long, long time. I am in the process of replacing my old worn out lounge seats, and some other upholstery. Hope to have it done in the next 2 weeks.

Good luck

Dan

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1990 Four Winns 170 Freedom, 3.0 OMC Cobra 4 cyl.

Thanks to everyone for their warm welcome.
I picked this little Gem up for $6700 last month at the end of the season in Florida.

I used to own a Jayco travel trailer and that forum was a tremendous help for upgrades and issues.

I see many similarities to this forum. Seems like a great group of folks.

I hope I can contribute in some small ways along with learning from others.

Best regards,
Doug

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2003 Four Winns 170 Freedom Cincinnati, Ohio / Cape Coral, Florida