www.iFourWinns.com

Some of you may remember that I was asking around a little about a month ago regarding the pros/cons of an SS style boat. Well, we have decided to make the jump! Didn't want to jinx things too much, but since it is 99% a done deal I couldn't hold it in any longer. We will be selling our H180 this weekend and hopefully picking up our new (to us ) 2008 H200SS a couple weeks later. We are so very excited to be upgrading to a slightly larger boat, but also one that should never be underpowered since it even has the optional 5.7 L VP engine/drive combo. The boat is in immaculate condition and only has ~60 hours on it. Thanks again to everyone for their opinions and also for the years of knowledge and experience contained in these forums, it REALLY helped the Admiral and I make an informed decision. I know it's not yours until you post pics, and well it's really not even ours yet... but here are some pics anyways

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2008 H200SS w/ 5.7L VP Gi
2009 GMC Yukon

Former Boat:
2008 H180 w/ 3.0L VP

Congrats. Glad you found the boat you wanted. Used SS's are out there if you look hard enough, and I'm sure you saved a bunch of $'s over a new one. Plus, you don't have to worry about the catalyst engine in a 2008.

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Beautiful boat. Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

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Norris Lake, Stardust Marina, Andersonville, TN
2005 Four Winns 230 Horizon 5.7L Volvo Gi/DP
2001 Maxum 1900SR 5.0L V8 (Sold)
2011 Nissan Armada Platnum

Congratulations on the new purchase, looks like you got a helluva boat. Like new. Now you've gotta get it in the water and have some fun!

We have had a ton of fun on our H200ss...enjoy yours!

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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

Funny you found it in Iowa. That is where I found our 07 H200SS when I was looking for one. Not to bad of a drive for us Wisc. guys to go pick it up. I think total drive there, test drive boat, and drive back it took me about 10-12 hours. I was so excited to be picking it up the drive didn't bother me at all!

Congrats on the new boat and I know you will enjoy it. The SS models are a lot of fun to drive and has a lot more room than your current boat. Not sure about that 5.7L, but mine had the 5.0L and seh was plenty fast so with a 5.7L that thing should really scream!

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Very nice...look forward to hearing that boat scream across the water!

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-Rob.


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

Thanks all for the well wishes. It's supposed to be close to 60 here today and tomorrow... really starting to get that spring fever setting in now. Unfortunately, I think there is still at least 6-8 inches of ice on the lake So, it will be another month or so before we can really even think about getting on the water. That's alright, gives me some time to get some stuff done around the house and start thinking of some mods that I might want to do with the boat. First up, assess the tunes situation. I'll have to spend some time on the forum looking at transom remote install and determining if the stock speakers are anywhere near as nice sounding as the DB651's I pulled out of the old boat. I am assuming they won't be, at that the Polk's will really pound hooked up to the Kicker amp that is already installed on the SS.

Rob- we will definitely have to try and hook up on the water some time this summer... I don't think we will be that hard to spot Saw your post about upgrading... you guys sound like your going through many of the same feelings we had, except we were never considering a 23 or 24 footer! We are still not sure how we are going to store the boat, it will likely fit in the garage... but then both the admiral and my cars will be outside. Got a quote from summer fun marine in Pewaukee (http://www.summerfunmarine.com/Boatvalet.html that would include summer "boat valet", winter storage, and winterization (including drive pull/alignment check) for ~1200. Pretty steep, but we might have to think about it if the boat garage situation get's annoying. Good luck with the potential boat search!

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2008 H200SS w/ 5.7L VP Gi
2009 GMC Yukon

Former Boat:
2008 H180 w/ 3.0L VP

Badger you could tow it up by me for the winter as well. Place I store my boat at for the winter charges me $120.00 for the whole winter. Only disadvantage is no access to the boat all winter. Not a big deal for me as I usually pick my boat up early in spring and get any work or mods done before it gets warm enough to go out. It is inside and cold storage, but at least its indoors.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Yep, I'm pretty sure you're the only red SS in the area

I park both vehicles outside for the summer, but $1200 for storage and maintenance for the year doesn't seem too bad when dedicated garages are $200/month. I wonder how much freedom you sacrifice with the In/Out storage since they likely don't staff 24x7.

Just curious, but did they increase their rates over 2010? Here's what was on their site: 20' to 23' - $725.00

I lean towards a personal storage garage because I could keep all boat accessories in there, but the in/out is also appealing.

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-Rob.


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

Congrats, i saw this boat and was going to buy it sight unseen but you beat me to it, did you pay the asking price?

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2010 FW H210 SS 5.7 GI
2011 Ford Super Crew

07200SS- Thanks for the offer, will definitely keep that in mind. How soon would I have to decide on pursuing that option? I know that some places fill up real fast.

Rob- I hear you about the flexibility a garage offers. I think they were actually smart enough to know that the 200SS wasn't actually 20'... either that or I got a favorable quote

Diver- Sorry to hear I beat you to it (well not really, but you know how it goes ) Good luck with the boat search... I'll definitely keep my eyes out for anything in the area, where are you located?

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2008 H200SS w/ 5.7L VP Gi
2009 GMC Yukon

Former Boat:
2008 H180 w/ 3.0L VP

I live in Texas and these are hard to find down here.........

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2010 FW H210 SS 5.7 GI
2011 Ford Super Crew

[quote="BadgerRPh"]07200SS- Thanks for the offer, will definitely keep that in mind. How soon would I have to decide on pursuing that option? I know that some places fill up real fast.

He is on a first come first serve basis so I try to get mine in as ealry as possible, but i didn't drop mine off until the end of October lsat year and he still had plenty of room and I know one guy who isn't going back next year (sold his V258) so he has plenty of room most years. Keep in touch should you decide to go bigger and need winter storage.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

congrats and really nice looking boat you got there....i know i am biased, cuz it looks just like mine!! You are right in that you will not be under-powered in that boat.

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08' H210SS
VP 5.7Gi