Re: Anyone own a Four Winns Liberator ?
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.
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.