www.iFourWinns.com

... this forum really died.

Craig C.

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2003 Vista 248, VP 5.0 GXi-C, DP

I agree it's like everyone is already done for the year. I'm happy I've still got a boat in the water. Temps are forecast to be around 80 over the weekend with good sun and you sure don't often get that in central IL this time of year. Should be able to spend a couple more nights on the hook. Looks like it should be a great weekend all across the midwest.

I spent last Saturday in Cincinnati and stayed in a hotel across the river. Saw a couple of cruisers braving the weather but man was there a chill wind. Saw four people in a bow rider and they all looked bundled up. Sure was fun watching the boaters on the river though.

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

Here in southern Indiana we have this week of high 70's and even 80 this weekend. I'll probably start to prep for winterization next week, and put up in early November. I would think this time of year with all the maintenance issues and questions this forum would be hoppin', but I guess many folks are just depressed with the end of season.

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2005 Horizon 250

I will be here year round to tell you my different crazy boating stories I live in Miami and sometimes wish for a season of boating so I could save some money on repairs year round. So although bittersweet to put the boat away your wallet will definitely not mind at all.

full top just went on the boat, summer booze has been replaced by winter booze, summer chairs by winter chairs. Can't wait to wake up at the island docks with snow on the dock. We love the winter boating, 35 and rain keeps all the yahoos home.

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2000 268 Vista "Reely Nauti"
http://www.facebook.com/#!/rivercruiser

Yeah, it's been quiet lately. For me, I've just been busy. I was off yesterday though and took the boat out for a couple hours and had a nice little afternoon cruise. O predict putting the camper canvas up in another month or so....our temps are currently 80's during the day and 50-60's at night...very nice!

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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

We were out last weekend during the cold and had a good time. I was going to winterize this next weekend, but with 80 degree temps we will be on the water one last weekend.

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

Glad you were finally able to get some use out of the boat. Gonna be nice this weekend for sure !

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

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Boats already in storage Also, I've been busy with other stuff.

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

I beg to differ. I have seen your pictures on facebook...you ARE one the yahoos!

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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 went out last Saturday for a sunset cruise. Does life get any better?

Maybe ... but I don't know how.

Craig C.

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2003 Vista 248, VP 5.0 GXi-C, DP

Cold and wet here, I will see snow on drive to work in morning!!!

Next calm weekend, boat will get shrink wrap put on......... I wrapped the jet skis the end of Aug

I had high hopes of taking boat to Powell for thanksgiving weekend, not looking so good with everyone schedule, so just put it away.

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
Videos

ya looks like fun doesn't it Lots more pictures to come this winter.

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2000 268 Vista "Reely Nauti"
http://www.facebook.com/#!/rivercruiser

I hate to rub it in, but now starts the best boating in S. Florida. Key Largo in November and Biscayne Bay/Boca Chita all winter.

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07 Tiara Sovran 4300
07 338 Vista - SOLD

Ha! You've had your time in the sun... now it's our turn in the southern hemisphere. . We'll make sure we post plenty of pics to keep you amused over winter!

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport