www.iFourWinns.com

...a floating boat I'm back in baby!! And the weekend could not have been more perfect


Now the zen sets in.

Who else splashed over the weekend? How did it go? Where are your first pix of the season?

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Previously:
2008 V358/Volvo 5.7 GXi Inboards

Put mine on the water on a very windy Saturday. Didn't get any new pictures of her on the water but took a picture of it in our new covered slip with a lift. Should make it a lot easier to keep it clean this year. There were lots of people at the marina and the party went well into the night. Had a great time!

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

New boat is in, dealer launched on thursday, did the follow up with them Saturday morning, took a short shake down around Essex Harbor...can't get my GPS to fire up, but all else is small stuff, really liked the way the boat handled...the electronic controls were very different and very sensitive. I'll get some picks on the other computer in the next couple of days.

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Joe B.
Ruff'N It 4
2011 Regal 42 SC

Previous
2008 FW V358
2006 FW V318
2004 FW V288

Sweet!

Sierra, what size flag is that?

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

It's 12 x 18. I wish it was bigger but it's the size that fits the factory flag pole.

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Previously:
2008 V358/Volvo 5.7 GXi Inboards

Glad you got the boat in the water sierra ! We launched two weeks ago.

Wash down before launch.


Back in her slip, and one of only four boats in the marina at that time.


We had high winds and rain all this past weekend, so we did not get out, but we stayed on the boat friday and saturday anyway.

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Cap'n - great to see you back in as well - congrats! And I'd like to add to the gallery of first-in at the marina shots...


with this...


Such a good feeling

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Previously:
2008 V358/Volvo 5.7 GXi Inboards

Man, it's crazy all the northerners are getting in the water first. We have just had a crazy spring here. It was mid 80's in late Feb early March and then went back to freezing temps, now were getting lots of rain and high winds. This weekend it's forcasted for 60% thunderstorm coverage. Shooting for May 9th now.
So jealous.

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB

We put in on Thursday. Everything went very well. Had a great first weekend. Pictures to follow.

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348 Vista ( Last Call )
Raystown PA

Don't forget the pictures Cat, you guys always have such nice raft ups on Raystown. I saw on Boat US you may have a new "rafter" with the guy who just bought a 330SY. Sweet boat.

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Yeah, I know. I was telling somebody at work about this.

Remember though, most of these guys are in cruisers and they have full canvas and a cabin to hang out in. We have....a bimini, lol.

Lucky dawgs!

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Yea Cap'n meet the guy last week. Very nice looking boat he has. If you ever get out our way Cap'n look us up. We would be happy to show you around. I know Mark had a very good time out with us that one year.

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348 Vista ( Last Call )
Raystown PA

Here are a couple of Pic of our first weekend

At the dock



Our first small trip

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348 Vista ( Last Call )
Raystown PA

Good point! Our temps will be back down to earth in a few days. And the water temp was only 55. My jet ski doesn't go in for at least another month.

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Previously:
2008 V358/Volvo 5.7 GXi Inboards

So true about the weather. The water temp in Lake Michigan is low 40's, inland lakes are mid 50's. I have been out on boats 3 times so far, but only once was it without the camper top up.
And the heater is on when we sleep on the boat at night. But this is the 15th year we have launched on or about April 15th. there are always a few nice days, then it gets cold for awhile, then warms back up again. A few more weeks and it should be more consistently warm.

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy