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    Are Four Winns know to have strong hulls? Installing a tower

    @ poconojoe All the sites for towers have mounting instructions that include reinforcing the hull when necessary. Re Dry rot, maybe I'm not using the correct term. I think it should just be called "rot". I did find a good article but would like to hear more from the members...
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    Are Four Winns know to have strong hulls? Installing a tower

    I have a 1992 Four Winns Horizon 200 that seems to be in great shape. I've had it 4 years and have done a fair amount of work on her: Rebuilt carb, fuel pump, fuel hoses, shift cables upholstery, trailer brakes and actuator, The outdrive, and engine seem to be in great shape, good compression...
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    Fried the 4th impeller kit? (OMC 2.3)

    I had a similar problem, melted an impeller due to it running dry. The cheap plastic hose adapter (muffs) did not squeeze hard enough to seal well and get the water up to the impeller. I switched to metal muffs and everything is fine now.
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    Are Four Winns know to have strong hulls? Installing a tower

    I have read that placing the rear mount for a wakeboard tower on the gunwale is stronger than mounting it on the side. I'd like to keep the tower out of the way of the bimini top so the side might be better for me. That is, as long as the side of the hull is strong enough. I know Four Winns are...
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    Please post pictures of your boats with towers up and folded down

    I hope this is not to much to ask. I'm trying to decide on a tower for a Four Winns Horizon 200. How the tower folds and where it sits on the boat is very important. That might be very hard to determine before I install it. So, If a few of you post pictures of your beautiful boats with the...
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    What type of foam should I use inside the motor cover?

    This is on a Four Winns Horizon 200 with a 5.8 V8. The foam in there now is starting to come off. I might as well replace it. It can't be very expensive. ( yea, I know. It's a BOAT!) Of course the objective of the foam is to reduce the sound of the motor, so I want to use the right foam. I...
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    2004 Four Winns upholstery white/off white color name.

    You may never be able to find the name of the original color but that may not matter. I'd go to your local hardware store that carries paint. Get a few paint color samples. The little square things. Compare to your color to get close. Then go to either a local upholstery guy or a fabric supply...
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    Need advice on a tower for a 1992 Fourwinns Horizon 200

    Need advice on a tower for a 1992 Fourwinns Horizon 200. I only paid $4800 for the boat so I'm not going spend $200o on a tower. I did restore the boat and she is lookin good and running well!! Please share tower manufactures, models, websites, pictures etc. Thank you KM7
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    Affordable folding wakeboard tower

    I know this was along time ago but what did you end up with? I'm in a similar situation. I bought a 92 Fourwinns Horizon 200 for $4800. I've redone all the upholstery and some engine/ carburetor / outdrive work and she runs perfectly. I don't think $2000 on a tower makes sense. Let me know...
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    Wakeboard Rack - 2016 Four Winns Radar Arch

    Here is a site I found for towers: http://www.boardoutlets.com/wakeboard-towers What companies/websites have you found? What model boat do you have? I have a Horizon 200. I want to add a tower so lets compare notes KM7
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    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    I have dual batteries and a battery switch. I store the boat in the driveway during the winter. I charge the batteries every 4 months or so using an automated step down charger. It can start at 15, 10 or 2 amps and will automatically adjust the current as the battery charges. Should I remove...
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    Bearing Buddys falling off

    I recently replaced 2 bearing buddys on my trailer. A few days later 1 had fallen off. I found it in the street and hammered it back in only to have it fall off again!!. I may have been to heavy with the hammer when I removed it. I will buy new ones but how can I be certain that they will stay...
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    1995 Four Winns 190 Horizon with 5L Cobra

    image_339203.jpg Here is how to decode the engine model #:
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    Please post pictures of the Bimini top for a Four Wins Horizon 200.

    I have a Four Winns Horizon 200. The Bimini top apparently had a piece that zipped onto the back of the main piece. I never had it and just noticed the zipper. Do any of you Four Winns owners have this piece? Can you show me what it looks like? Here is a picture of mine up. It is not a great...
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    Swim step restoration - What type of wood is this?

    Here are the pieces after sanding. Can I do something to get the black color out of the wood?
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    Swim step restoration - What type of wood is this?

    I'm restoring the swim step on my 1992 FourWinns Horizon 200. I removed the wood from the swim step a couple of years ago and the pieces have been in the garage. Can someone tell me what type of wood this is ? What would you recommend for restoring it? Sanding + Teak oil? Something...
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    What is the best way to prevent corrosion on boat trailer lights and wiring?

    Here is what I'm going to do: 1) Start with all the connections for the trailer lights sealed very well. I used liquid tape, heat shrink tubing and then more liquid tape. All grounds are sealed with RTV. 2) Rinse off the connectors with fresh water as soon as I pull the trailer out of salt...
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    Where can I find the instructions for a Atwood surge actuator/ coupler?

    The coupler is P/N 82543. The manual is part number 85778. I'd like to see what it says about resetting the safety cable.
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    Where do I find brake parts for my Four Winns trailer?

    Where do I find brake parts for my Four Winns trailer? This is a 1991 trailer with surge brakes and drums, not electric. See pictures I expect to have to have the brake drum turned on a lathe and then replace the break shoes and maybe a lot of the hardware inside the drum. I have not removed...
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    What is the best way to prevent corrosion on boat trailer lights and wiring?

    Thanks for all the replies. In answer to all the questions: I have the OEM 7 pin round connector on my 4Runner. That goes to the 4 pin plug for the wires. The trailer has a removable coupler and came with a segment of the wire that is about 6 feet long and connects to the rest of the trailer...
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