www.iFourWinns.com

2.6.16 update -

it's been a long, long search but the right one has finally come along. I was in boat heaven last weekend in fl for my seatrial. I decided I wanted a 2009+ as there were numerous big dollar improvements made after 2008.

70,000lb lift a bit small framed.. The sling locations are extreme since they can slam the IPS against the transom.

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V475
Chris Craft Catalina 23 w/ 300 G2
Previously-V338, 248 Vista, H210

Reserved

Reserved

Wow did you upgrade already!?! What happened with your 338?

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

Maybe he's just teasing....

What's with the extended swim platform that looks like it's 8-10 feet long?

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

My fourth and final Four Winns. Unless they build one bigger

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V475
Chris Craft Catalina 23 w/ 300 G2
Previously-V338, 248 Vista, H210

We need more pics

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

I'll be posting many pics in the coming weeks/months. I'm going to be removing the pods and the arch/electronics to bring her north, over the road. 50' of black gelcoat... can't wait

Wow.... Congrats!!

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

Congrats

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Jnizi

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

Thanks guys. Went to the AC show yesterday and got a pretty good deal on JL speakers for the cockpit. Of course it has the original sony's which are all crumbling apart. Just to replace them I got 4 MX650's and then two MX770s in titanium for the transom. I think I gave 515 out the door for the speakers yesterday. No clue what the factory power distribution is to the topside system. I'm hoping my friend in NJ who has an 08 will know. Theres a 10 or a 12 in the port side seat cavity. Below it has 3 zone Bose surround sound w/ a sub in each zone.
Boat is still in Fl so I'm taking an educated guess on some of this stuff. Next up - Ray widescreen (at least one to start) and tilt/pan thermal camera. Don't want to be mowing down crab pots in the bay with the pods.. even with the linecutters. The newest model widescreen they don't have an adapter plate to fill in the gap that will be left by the e120 classics. So I might just go with the prior model hybrid widescreen. They improved the knob and added "pinch zoom" on the new e127 but for almost 2k difference, and the lack of the trim ring adapter I'll probably go with last years model.
Good news - all the oil samples came back with no discrepancies. No trace of water in the pods which actually surprised me. She does have a high pod pressure on one side which a certified VP IPS tech will be investigating this week. Other than that, all good.

Great news that all is going so well. I still have the parts list we discussed. If you ultimately decide you need any of those items (or I can track down anything else for you) please just give Gary or I a call. Again -- congratulations Mike H............. Hawks Yachts

Don't wuss out, bring it back by water!

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2004 Vista 298
Twin 5.7L Volvo Penta GXi-E

Thanks so much Mike! Yes, I'll be in touch soon. I'm certain I'll be adding to the list.. Turns out my friend in NJ, also w/ a 475; his airhorn also went down end of last season.

Wuss out!?!? Convince the no excuses wifey you're running it with me!!

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V475
Chris Craft Catalina 23 w/ 300 G2
Previously-V338, 248 Vista, H210

That will take a lot of convincing!

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2004 Vista 298
Twin 5.7L Volvo Penta GXi-E