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    Gas/Oil in water

    I have a 1998 Four Winns Vista. I noticed last year that when my boat was idling in the well the cabin filled with a gas smell. Now I am new to boating so it may be normal since the engine bay is right below us. The engine is fuel injected, starts on first turn every time. This year I have...
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    Clicking noise in neutral

    Hello all, I have a 1999 four winns vista with a Volvo penta engine. I had the outdrive rebuilt last season and it ran great for last month. Today when I launched it , there was a clinging noise from the outdrive only in neutral. I would compare the sound to like a prop hitting cement. It...
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    Boat Floor

    Just sharing a couple photos of my new flooring and trim in cabin of Four Winns Vista 258. Vinyl plank flooring on the floor and PVC planks for trim. Going to remove the rest of carpet from under seats next and glue some flooring to the sides. Whole job was very easy and inexpensive.
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    cork in floor

    Hello all, was working on my flooring in my 1998 Four Winns Vistsa when I discovered a cork that was in a hole at the back of my cabin below the entrance to the aft cabin. I assume it is for drainage into the bilge in the event there is water. I am not sure if the previous owner plugged it...
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    Bomar Port Light latch

    Good Morning, I have a 1998 Four Winns Vista 258 and have had a slight problem with water coming in. I believe the latch on the port light is broken (bomar). I have no idea where to get replacement ones or even after market ones that can be used. Any help would be great. I have added a picture.
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    Help with interior trim

    Hello All I recently finished my flooring project. I cut out templates of my flooring in my 1999 Four Winns Vista 258 and glued Allure vinyl flooring to them. They will then be installed in spring. I am going to cover the sides of he hull with oak trim painted white. My question is to you...
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    Water in Cabin of Four Winns Vista 25

    Recently we had a torrential downpour for about 2 hrs. I mean unreal amount of rain. I routinely get some water in my boat as my camper enclosure is not perfect. No big. But I went into the cabin of my Vista and found the cabin floor wet, the second step damp, and when I opened the cupboard...
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    Flooring Update to Four Winns Vista

    Hello All With the season coming to a close I'm going to take on a winter project and replace the flooring in my 1998 Four Winns Vista 258. My plan is to make paper templates of the two sections of floor, one being in front of the bathroom door and then under the table. From there I was...
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    1998 Four Winns Vista Bilge

    Hello All I have 1998 Four Winns Vista 258. I recently replaced the bilge pump in the compartment just in front of the aft cabin. The one I put in, Atwood, I know it is used to pump out water from the shower drain etc.. My question is , there is a forward bilge pump switch on the cabin wall. I...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 question

    I need some advice on an engine. I am looking at a four winns with the below engine. I spoke to a local marina and they say parts can be a pain to get but that the particular engine is a ford. So I am confused on why it would be so difficult. I would like to hear from Volvo Penta engine...
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    First Boat/ opinions

    New Buyer OK I am looking for my first boat. I want a cruiser that sleeps three. Aft cabin, Here is my issue, I am new to the boating game. Looking to cruise the great lakes, maybe overnight once and a while. Want something between 23 and 26'. I really like the Four Winns boats, mid 90's, but...
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