www.iFourWinns.com

Funny you say that - we looked at every type of boat before we bought our SL, and the first thing my wife would ask was the location of the cooler. If it was under a seat cushion where people would have to get up every time you wanted a refill, it was crossed off the list. Didn't matter if it was the baddest boat in the world - if that $30 cooler wasn't in the right spot, it was out.

SL - I thought all 09s had the painted bottoms that matched the gelcoat above the stripe, but yours is white. I like the white bottom better - doesn't make the boat look so heavy.

I went to the Dallas boat show this weekend, and of all the great boats I saw, there are only a few I'd buy before the SL if money didn't matter - but of course it always does.

Leftlane,
The color matched hull is an option for 2009 but the regular white is standard. Your wife must be very astute because I never used to think about cooler location when buying a boat. For some reason, though, the cooler location really bugged me in the H260. usually 2-3 people would have to get up and move just so someone could get a drink...this was especially annoying when out for an extended cruise in some choppy water because you would essentially have to stop the boat so someone would not fall over if they had to stand up.
I am much happier with the new setup on the 262!

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

SLMan --

Kinda an odd question - but I'm an odd kinda guy.

Where's the stereo speakers in that thing? I know there are the 2 speakers firing back for when you are hanging on the platform or wakeboarding... but where's the rest?

Did you get the upgraded stereo package? If not - talk to Ryan about JL Audio...

And where's the arch? No love for the arch?

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

cougarcruiser,
Sorry...no love for the arch...boat was pricey enough as is.
I did get the first stereo upgrade that included the speakers on the transom, remote on the transom, and subwoofer under the co-captain seat. There are 2 additional speakers in the bow seating area and 2 in the cockpit near the captain and co-captain. These are all behind a blacked-out fabric so they are "hidden". I don't forsee any upgrades this year other than an ipod adapter and an on/off switch for the transom speakers, both of which are being installed at the dealership.
Again, sorry about the arch but I love the classic lines of this boat and the tow hook on the back will suffice for skiing/tubing/boarding.

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Fell in love with this "spooky" SL
Major stereo upgrade!

Wonder how much the SS would bring?

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

Wow is that paint or a decal on the SL.

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08 210 SS Sunset Orange 300 Horse MPI Bravo1
98 Dodge Ram 12 valve Cummins 425 RWHP

Cougar - I have the Ultimate stereo upgrade on mine, and it included the 2 transom speakers with an on/off switch, 2 in the bow, 2 in the cockpit, 1 sub, and 2 Kicker amps (500w and 1000w). I added 2 double Polk speaker cans to the tower and a fader to run the sound just from the tower and transom speakers for when the kiddos are tubing, etc so we can still have a conversation inside the boat with the music cranked up.

SL - I added the Sony Ipod controller that plugs into the Sirius box - it gives you full control with track info at both the head unit and the transom remote. This way you can plug your Ipod in, it charges while hooked up, and you never have to touch it with wet hands again. Check this thread out and try to find it on EBay - it's a 30 second install. You should already have an auxiliary input in the cubby above where the GPS would be to plug your Ipod in, but you still have to control it thru the Ipod using that way.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2336

Can't say I like the Halloween graphics much.

Leftlane
I am already having the dealer install the ipod controller...it was high on my list.
Thx

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Cougarcruiser,
looks like its a bit chilly out west...we may match your high temp tomorrow!...too bad there is 12" of ice to melt though!

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

can't wait to see my boat again....come on SPRING

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Hey SLman,

Found this on YouTube -- how do you thinkg a 496HO sounds?

It sounds gggggggooooodddd. Please tell me you got the fancy exhaust option?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBChRo_kEW4

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

Sounds good...but I'm afraid I do not have the thru hull exhaust. For the amount of times i would/could use it I could not justify the cost.

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Be still my Beeting Heart

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Todd
1988 Four Winns Horizon 200
AKA "Summer School"

SLman:
I have been lurking on SL ever since it came out..... The 09 model seems much refined than earlier one.
Looking at your SL might push me over the limit. I might have to talk to Ryan.....again… Wife is the only issue although…

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08 H260 VP 8.1Gi DP.....Previous
2013 Crownline E6 Merc 8.2MAG BIIIX, DTS/SC

Koji -- better get your order in quick! Those SL slots are filling fast!

ha ha.

SLMan - can't wait to see pictures of that lady in the water!

and that 496 HO is going to rumble!

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA