Conference vicki::boats

    what kind of light you want..
    Jim.

    I owned a 1986 4Winns (170 Brougham) for two years.  I needed some
    incidental parts, like a new drain plug and a latch for the sundeck.  I 
    called them, ordered the parts, gave the M/C number and
    got my parts in the mail in a couple of days.  They were pleasant and
    helpful.
    I sold my 4Winns this Spring.  I was satisfied with it, because it met
    my expectations.  However, I  don't think that I would buy another
    4Winns. 
    The overall quality was average or so.  I spent a lot of time
    tightening screws, etc.  They used mostly generic parts, like the swim
    platform and the windshield.  The decorative tape on the hull kept
    curling and peeling.  Finally, I was very dissatisfied with the
    Mercruiser 190.  It was slow out of the hole, particularly when trying
    to pull a skier.  It also had a "monster" wake for a boat this size.
    
    Regards,
    Larry
     

    I HAVE A 1988 205 SUNDOWNER 175 HP I HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK WITH THE BOAT.
    IF YOU HAVE ANY ? CALL ME AT 223-0425 BOB

    I have a 1989 205 Sundowner with a 235 OMC.  I bought the boat new last
    year and have had vey good luck with it.  I had terrible times with the
    dealer and still am having problems with them (Syracuse).  I looked at
    Searays, Larsons and Celebrity's and found the 205 more functional and as 
    good if not better as far as quality.  The thing to be careful about Four
    Winns is thier smaller boats (19ft abd below) are made at thier Texas
    plant and the larger boats are made in thier Mihigan plant.  My
    impression is they just bang out the smaller boats in Texas were-as the 
    larger ones are given more attention.  

    
    I also have a 1988 205 Sundowner 175 OMC, and have no problems, very
    pleased with the product. The dealership I purchased the boat from has
    been super, if you want to do price shopping, they are Melvin Village on
    lake Winni. 603-544-3583
    
    Good Luck

	I've never bought a boat from Riverfront Marine in Salisbury, but I've
been dealing with them since they started business (motors and parts mostly).
They started selling Mercs out of their Surfland Bait/Tackle shop on Plum
Island in Newbury about 15 years ago.

	My experience is that they will do a good job at providing service and
are typically nice to deal with.  They give fair estimates and usually perform
to expectations - however they are not cheap.  After warranty, expect to pay
the going rate for service....Parts are usually available immediately or
within a few days, but at list prices.

They're one of the better dealers to deal - but I hate dealing with dealers..

Dave "Harpoonist"