www.iFourWinns.com

Didn't want to do it but we sold our 248 yesterday after owning it for 3 years. I loved it but the family
didn't so much as I. Were getting a pontoon boat as its replacement for the lake which I suppose is more
practical.
I will miss it though as it was my lifelong dream to own a boat that you could sleep on. Heart wrentching to
see it pull out of the driveway.

Anyway I don't usually chime in that often, but I really enjoy this website and the "regulars" for info and
advice. Thanks to you all.

I still have my Horizon, it still runs and looks great and plan on keeping it for years to come. Thanks again
for all of you help w my Vista.
Nick

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

We feel for ya, Nick.

Here's a modest pontoon to help ease the pain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCEF6zOFj2o

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

Even if it sucks, it's best to do what serves your family well.

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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

I feel your pain. Our boat is for sale for the same reason. Wife is just not into it as much as me and it is a lot of work with two small kids.

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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)

That pontoon boat was more my speed however mine will be about 550 hp less. I could see that guys credit
card melting as he advanced the throttle. Pretty cool!

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

LOL! I see my wallet get a little thinner every time I put my SS on WOT but it's such a rush it's hard not to do a couple of times during a trip. I am glad to see that the saying about the two happiest days in boating being where you buy and sell your boat are not correct in your situation. I hope you find the pontoon boat that will make your family happy albeit with much more reasonable power. Have fun and get out on the water.

Why would you want a pontoon if you already have a boat? Inquiriing minds want to know.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

+1 on that question

I would/will rather have a larger cruiser and keep it in the ocean "someday". My wife is enamored w a pontoon boat in that
she can take it out by herself unlike the 248. She can "slowly" cruise the lake w her friends, and the boys seem to be
taking an interest in it as well. It's much more practical in our lake than the 248 ever was, but I never really was
concerned about that.

I'm keeping the horizon cuz I like going fast, tubeing w my boys and having fun plus its paid for and still looks and runs
great for 14 years old. I also really like the how easy the outboard engines are to take care of vs I/Os. Its a relatively
rare bird.

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2011 Bennington 2075 GLi
2012 Key West 211 DC
2005 Four winns 180 Horizon LE
1997 Horizon QXsold
2000 248 Vistasold
2002 Key West 2020WA sold

Sounds like a plan.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

Just goes to show you, a man needs more than one boat.

I find myself in want of a PWC. Preferably a TS1000 Tigershark. Go figger.

Greg

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2008 210SS 6.2L DTS Bravo 1 Now featuring MercMonitor w/SmartTow