www.iFourWinns.com

Fire,

No personal experience with the outfit selling this one, but I have read some negative things. With that said, that seems like a ridiculously good price for that one! I'd jump on it, but a genset is a must-have on my list.

SD

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2006 Vista 258
2007 Yukon Denali

Why is the genset a must have? I successfully used a Honda 2000 on my 25 crusier. Very efficient and quiet. I agree it makes the experience that much nicer to have 110V though.

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2008 Horizon 260 VP 8.1 Gi

Gang:

Thanks for all of the thoughts. I closed the deal on the 258 today! Pickup on Saturday. I'll post some pics as soon as I can. Obviously excited. Looking forward to long nights in front of this screen pondering upgrades and modifications!

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2006 Vista 258
2007 Yukon Denali

Congrats Andy! You'll have to send me a PM with what else they had down there and what happens to your 200!

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

Congratulations!!! You will love it.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

Since this thread is about considering 258s....I'll keep it going. What is the opinion of this boat by National Liquidators? It says the minimum bid is 51k, but then looking at their website they say they sell for above and below the minimum bid.

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

By the info provided, its hard to tell. Just wondering about hours. Noticed no trailer and no bottom paint. Would like to know where the boat was used. No experience with buying from National Liquidators. Do you have FW dealer close by for service? If its a 2008, you should have a small part of factory warranty left.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

I was looking at a 318 over the winter. From my conversations with them in Florida, that minimum bid doesnt mean much. Bid whatever you want, they take it to the lender and let you know within 3-4 days if accepted, declined or counter offer. If declined it goes back in the action pool for next week. Bid oppenings are monday and offers go to the lender on tuesdays. IMO start on the lowside (reasonable though) and keep working up. That vessel has been there several months, so the lender may be ready to off it.

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

The 258 is from Indiana, and from the rest of the pics I've seen, its pretty clean. Just needs a set of props, although I'm not sure what options it has.

Who wants to buy a 225 Sundowner

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

Fire,
You will need a trailer for that re-po boat, which will run you $3500 to $4200 made for the 258. You should consider one that already has a trailer, as you will need it. I would not be worried about viewing a little one sleeping in the mid cabin, I have several friends that own these, and the cabin is easy to access, and would be just fine for small kids.
Take a look at this, the buy it now price is good, and it's in Indiana. I think you will wish you went with a larger boat if you settle on a 248 or 258.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boats_Po ... 240%3A1318

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Thanks. I showed that 260 to my wife on eBay last night, its either the second or third time I've seen it listed. Gorgeous boat, just out of our range. I found an OEM trailer for that '08, it might even be the original that shipped with that boat!

Back to the OP, has anyone heard from SundayDinner? He should have picked up his 258 by now....

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

Time for your yearly boat buying trip to Pennsylvania. Pretty decent price
for a 258, if it is as nice as it looks.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/boa/1055736696.html

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

I have it on good authority that the deal was done and he's having the dealer deliver it in a few weeks.

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags

The deal was done, and I think our kids will get to have slumber parties on board!

Good find Capn, I just sent them a msg. I have someone going to look at that repo 258 for me in a few days.

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

So you sold your Sundowner already?