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Author:  beyond the blue [ Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:55 pm ]
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Hi Folks :)
This is my first post as I'm new to boating...
Bought a 1998 FW 238 Vista 5.0Gi in April 07 moored in the UK. Due to the appaling weather we had this summer, I've only had her out a few times and usually end up fleeing back to the marina within minutes because of storms etc! as such I havn't had a good opportunity to throw her about a bit and have a bit of fun.

So was wondering just what can I expect with regard to tight turns etc, and at what speeds as as I don't mind flipping the wife in the drink now and again but not my pride and joy!!!!! :wink:
Author:  captwalt [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:59 am ]
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Congratulations on the purchase and welcome aboard.

From my very limited experience (just got an 03 248 last month) this line of boat handles great. I have hit 30 knots at 4200 RPM but have yet to have a perfect flat day. This is more than enough for me.
Author:  powellcrazy [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:40 am ]
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Congrads!

I too just joined the Vista group last month with a 2000 248!

I did however test drive and skied behind a '96 238 vista (back in '97) I found it to handle and perform almost identical to our current boat at the time (245 sundowner). the 238 vista is a little taller and heavier, but really performed like our runabout.
The 238 I drove had a 5.8L motor w/dp outdrive, it did upper 30's (MPH) but this was at 4500' elevation, I don't know what a 5.0L will do at sea level.
Author:  Brett248Vista [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:56 am ]
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the purchase!

I can't speak for the 238 but I am sure it's similar to the 248 in how they handle. I am actually amazed at how well these boats handle. I came from a 70 mph cuddy speed boat to a cruiser that's two boats tall compared to the old one. I can pull a J Turn on plane and it just cuts and sticks to the water and doesn't blow out.. Quite amazing to lay over a cruiser in a turn! :)

Speed wise, fast enough.... It's no speed boat with a small block, I am sure the lucky few who paid the extra 6K for the 8.1 Liter go a few MPH faster, but speed isn't what it's about.

It handles the rough water nicely, and while I don't boat on the ocean, the river system I navigate is big time commercial and with commercial traffic comes huge wakes. It's been a pleasure to own!

I beleive you will have many many happy years service with your 238, it's a sharp boat!
Author:  beyond the blue [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:32 pm ]
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Thanks for that Brett

Thats exactly the answer I was hoping for. As a Cruiser my 238 handles superbly and hopefully when I do manage to go out on a flat sea, I can try the sports side of her.

Incidentally has anyone heard of a Cruiser of the Vista type actually "turning over" exept for rough conditions or a complete moron at the helm???
Author:  powellcrazy [ Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:18 am ]
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Never heard of a vista turning over.

In rough seas where we boat I only here of house boats, little ski boats, sm fishing boats going down.
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:11 pm ]
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beyond the blue wrote:
Due to the appaling weather we had this summer, I've only had her out a few times and usually end up fleeing back to the marina within minutes because of storms etc! as such I havn't had a good opportunity to throw her about a bit and have a bit of fun.



I hope your weather is improving as well. Duck, Duck, Goose........ :wink:
Author:  sj901196 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:14 pm ]
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i have a 358V and she is very very responsive more like a big RIB than a 8 ton 37 cruiser, my only problem is nose swing when mooring. You can hard over, no cavitation no slip just turn.

Sean
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:41 pm ]
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Author:  Iamwildman [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:17 pm ]
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I see what you did there. :shock:
Author:  aguyindallas [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:27 pm ]
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
beyond the blue wrote:
Due to the appaling weather we had this summer, I've only had her out a few times and usually end up fleeing back to the marina within minutes because of storms etc! as such I havn't had a good opportunity to throw her about a bit and have a bit of fun.



I hope your weather is improving as well. Duck, Duck, Goose........ :wink:



Why....why why why why????? lol
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