Anyone own a Four Winns Liberator ?

[ScottRogers]

I have a 1988 201, anyone else own one?

[Don S]

Moving to Four Winns Forum

[mrbell83]

Yes, I have one. 1992 201 351 king cobra. She runs 55-57 all day long with 2 people and a full tank of fuel.

[daddystoy201]

yeah i own a 91 201 lib. 350 king cobra and i love it. there isn't many of them left out there. the cadillac of go fast boating. smooth ride.

[SeaWeedCT]

Yeah i got one, '86 211, completely rebuilt. Out of Niantic, CT.

[produck1]

I have one as well. 1990 201 Liberator 350 King Cobra.

[Liberated]

1989 241. 460 King Cobra. 55 MPH on a 14.25/21 @ 5600rpm's. New prop on the way, looking for 60+

[HT32BSX115]

Hmm,

I should watch these Four Winns threads a little closer!!

I've got one of those!


57GPS mph at 4600rpm. 1.81:1 Bravo III, 26p props


Cheers,


Rick

[ScottRogers]

[QUOTE=SeaWeedCT;2075392]Yeah i got one, '86 211, completely rebuilt. Out of Niantic, CT.




Hey SeaWeed,
I'll have to look for you this summer, I"ve got a 88 201 Liberator (Cajun Lady) I live in Quaker Hill right on Smith Cove. My wife and I go up the Niantic river often.

Scott

[MDJ1016]

I have your boat's twin! Just came in today off my 86 Liberator 211. Awesome boat for the family. Full of people, dive gear, and fuel and still hits 42-44 MPH on a semi rough lake!

Hey SeaWeed,
I'll have to look for you this summer, I"ve got a 88 201 Liberator (Cajun Lady) I live in Quaker Hill right on Smith Cove. My wife and I go up the Niantic river often.

Scott

[supertic2004]

I have an 87 211, that I just picked up about a month ago. I love this boat! Has a 454, that makes me grunt like Tim Taylor on Home Improvement, everytime I hear it! My gf and I redid the cuddy just recently, and I think as a fall/ winter project, I would like to redo the interior of the boat.

Tj

[SeaWeedCT]

Hey SeaWeed,
I'll have to look for you this summer, I"ve got a 88 201 Liberator (Cajun Lady) I live in Quaker Hill right on Smith Cove. My wife and I go up the Niantic river often.

Scott

I'm out every weekend, usually to Claudios in Greenport, Soundview in Old Lyme, or Block Island. It would be awesome to cruise around with some other Libs!

[SeaWeedCT]

Hmm,

I should watch these Four Winns threads a little closer!!

I've got one of those!









57GPS mph at 4600rpm. 1.81:1 Bravo III, 26p props


Cheers,


Rick

That is quite the setup! You trying to pull barges around or something? Damn.

[Tonyboating]

Hello,
Yes, I own a '94 221 Liberator with a 502 engine. I believe it is one of the last ones ever built.
Tony

[1990liberatorpat]

I have a 1990 liberator 201. I am looking for someone selling a bimini top, mouring cover, and or camper cover for this boat. Thankyou very much

[HT32BSX115]

That is quite the setup! You trying to pull barges around or something? Damn.

Well.....no. I pulled the junk OMC 460 King Kobra stuff out and bought a complete Mercruiser 454/Bravo III set up from a local guy on Craigslist.

Although after I put the tricked 502 in.....yes....then I'll be pulling barges around!!

1989 241. 460 King Cobra. 55 MPH on a 14.25/21 @ 5600rpm's.

LIBERATED.......

By the way, with those numbers you are either seriously water logged, the bottom is covered with barnacles, you're dragging an anchor, or your TACH is WAY OFF!

At 5600 RPM & 55 mph, you have about 30% slip. I'm voting for the tach being WAY off.

Before you change your prop you should get another tach or get it calibrated/checked.


Cheers,


Rick

[hatman12]

1989 251 Liberator--3000 watt inverter, microwave,15" LCD/Dvd TV,porta pot, frig, 20 gal water tank,Stainless sink/elec water pump,Alpine Marine/CD/iPod/USB,2-6 1/2" Alpine Cuddy speakers,2-JL Audio Marine Amps,4-JL Audio 6 1/2" Marine cockpit speakers,1-10" JL Audio Marine Sub,VHF radio,SS Magnus Grill,Electric Bolster Seats,Twin 350 Chevy's-285hp each,King Cobra outdrives,100gall gas tank, 60-62mph,Garmine GPS, 348 hours,3rd owner

[krisnowicki]

I got one . I just repowered. I took out all the omc stuff and repowered with a new long block and a merc magnum setup. 350. check out the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEqh-oN1e6M

[mrbell83]

I got one . I just repowered. I took out all the omc stuff and repowered with a new long block and a merc magnum setup. 350. check out the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEqh-oN1e6M

What are your numbers with the 350 mag? Is it the 300hp EFI 350?

[krisnowicki]

58 mph at 4800-4900 rpms. It is 260 at the prop 300 at the crank

[MDJ1016]

I have a 1986 211 Liberator, an oldy but a goody!

Purchased it last spring (2009), and had a few mechanical issues after the first couple runs. However I did most of the work myself and help from my awesome mechanically inclined father-in law. I had the dealer replace the bellows (seals on outdrive area), but other then that we did great work I think.

Some of the things done-

1. Bellows seals as noted
2. Had a fuel system issue that dumb founded many ppl- ended up replacing fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel vapor hose, and removing the fuel tank to clean it.
3. Rewired most of aftermarket items the previous owner had attempted.
4. Replaced blower motor
5. Took loan for fuel consumption (just kiding)
6. Had lower unit repaired due to hitting underwater obsticle
7. Winterized (dealer)
8. In spring I need to find a way to shine up exterior (faded bad in spots) and it will need an oil change.

The boat itself is a hard running and well built marine craft. Most people who own or owned this style of boat love them. They seem to hold a great used market value also. It is a big heavy boat, but runs a clean 50 MPH on a good day with just me. (GPS tracked MPH)

Have fun with yours, they maybe older, but they are a gem.

[MDJ1016]

58 mph at 4800-4900 rpms. It is 260 at the prop 300 at the crank

what specific motor does it have? My 350 in mine is 260 HP (assume at shaft) and I can push 50 MPH out of it.

Am I over looking something?
I would love a few more MPHs.

[HT32BSX115]

Howdy,


You're getting about the right speed.

the 211 is quite a bit heavier (and longer) than a 201.

With the King Kobra 460 I had in it, it would do around 60MPH at 5000 RPM or so.

It takes a fair amount of HP to get from 50-60mph.


If you want better performance...... you might consider a 383 or 400 SBC or even a BBC to replace that 260hp Merc...

[251LIB]

I have a 1989 251 Liberator with the OMC King Cobra 460. No problems at all with the boat. I am looking for a new dash panel if anyone has any ideas. Also curious what props people are running?

[oilburner]

I got one . I just repowered. I took out all the omc stuff and repowered with a new long block and a merc magnum setup. 350. check out the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEqh-oN1e6M

I just picked up a '88 241 Lib for dirt cheap, considering dumping the 460 and omc King Cobra outdrive for a mercruiser setup, but just sank $1300 in a complete rebuild for the outdrive. What was the cost to do the replacement