www.iFourWinns.com

I bought the boat I mentioned in previous threads and I had a couple of questions.

I am located in North Florida and we occasionally get freezing temps. Would there be a problem just draining the block or should I do more winterizing?

Also, what's the process for chaning the oil in the 7.4L Volvo? Thanks for the help.

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2001 Horizon 260
VP 7.4 / DP-SM

Congrats!!!! Lets see some pics!

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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

Congrats.....
Unless you will have a deep freeze 28 degrees or less on 3 days straight I would not wry..... However, i would winterize it if you are not planing to use boat for a while...
also

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

Thanks...I will drain the block and go that route. We are planning to use the boat for a run up the Silver River as soon as weather allows, plus take it out to get some experience with it before having fun with the watersports next summer.

I will be washing the boat tomorrow and taking it to storage tomorrow, so I will get some pics then. I still have a hard time believing the shape this boat is in for a 2001.

Thanks for the help, I will definitely be sticking around this forum for help and pointers, as this is my first boat. I figured if I went with a 26' to start, that it might keep the two-footitis away for a few years.

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2001 Horizon 260
VP 7.4 / DP-SM

Congratulations and welcome to the 260 club!! Its a great boat.

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Optimus Prime
Now: 2007 Horizon 260, (2007/08 brochure boat)
Previous: 1995 Sea Ray Signature Select 220
Tow: '07 Avalanche LTZ
Seattle and Chelan, WA

I'd just drain the block+manifolds to be safe, also drain the big hose on the circulating pump and impeller hoses, they all hold some water...once you do it one time it takes all of 15 min. I also put some marine grease on the threads of the drain plugs esp if you run in salt water...

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Welcome. Always glad to see another big bowrider join the club.

Also, lower your outdrive all the way down to let out any remaining water trapped in there. Some models have drains on the outdrives as well. You may want to check to specs for your specific drive.

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2005 FW Horizon 250
8.1L VP DP

The later model Volvo SX drives have a slot (starboard side) that is right at the joint between the drive and the pivot housing, it's about width of a large screwdriver blade and this has to be kept open because if water gets trapped in there it can crack the drive housing. Stick a small screwdriver blade in there to make sure the slot is open. Older SXs (I think up to 99) had one drain plug on the pivot housing on the port side, like the OMC Cobras (they had one on the port side and 2 on the starboard side)....

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Ok, so for one pic of it sitting in my driveway, then a link to the original pictures I saw.

2001 Horizon 260

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2001 Horizon 260
VP 7.4 / DP-SM

Nice looking boat, looks like there will be plenty of room for entertaining and lounging!

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX

That does not look like an original trailer -- How close do the end of the bunks come to the end of the running surface underneath the boat?

It looks like a four bunk trailer ---not a salt water center console style dual bunk on edge type.

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DaleG -- West Palm Beach FL
2003 240Horizon -- 5.7Gi -Duoprop

I first wondered about the trailer too, because in the picture above it looks WAY too short for the boat. However, looking at the other pics in the ad, it looks OK. Nice boat.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I do have to move the winch stand forward a little on the trailer, it is not sitting correctly. I have not had a chance to get it back over to the water to make the changes, although today would have been perfect at 75 degrees, but I had to work then go pick up some furniture. Man, nothing get's past you guys!

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2001 Horizon 260
VP 7.4 / DP-SM