I'm going to look at 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 3.0 I would
appreciate any thoughts on this boat, or things to look out for in
this make/model/year.

The dealer is asking $4950 and NADA is listed around $3500 (nada even
sounds a little low...can you really get these boats for that cheap?),
so I would also appreciate any thoughts on what this boat may acutally
be worth.

I have not seen it in person yet, but the pics indicate a well taken
care of boat.

Jason

It's that cheap because it's 14 years old and has the smallest i/o engine
made. Depending on your plans for it you may or may not be happy. I
suggest you invite some friends along for a test run in it and see if you're
happy with the performance.

"jmw1234" wrote in message
m...
I'm going to look at 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 3.0 I would
appreciate any thoughts on this boat, or things to look out for in
this make/model/year.

The dealer is asking $4950 and NADA is listed around $3500 (nada even
sounds a little low...can you really get these boats for that cheap?),
so I would also appreciate any thoughts on what this boat may acutally
be worth.

I have not seen it in person yet, but the pics indicate a well taken
care of boat.

Jason

They are good boats and the 3 liter engine's no power house but it's
adequate (especially with a 17' boat), reliable and economical to run and
maintain. There's not much to look at it small boats, especially older ones.
They're pretty simple and there's not much to go wrong. While the engine
could be an expensive repair liability on an older boat, be prepared to
spend time and a few dollars on things like the throttle/shift and steering
cables.
$5,000 sounds high - there are some small boats that can be bought new for
$10,000.
Since it's from a dealer, negotiate the price, then try to get a Coast Guard
or Water Ski Package. Both are generic terms for basic safety or water
sports stuff.

"jmw1234" wrote in message
m...
I'm going to look at 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 3.0 I would
appreciate any thoughts on this boat, or things to look out for in
this make/model/year.

The dealer is asking $4950 and NADA is listed around $3500 (nada even
sounds a little low...can you really get these boats for that cheap?),
so I would also appreciate any thoughts on what this boat may acutally
be worth.

I have not seen it in person yet, but the pics indicate a well taken
care of boat.

Jason

Does this price include a decent trailer. NADA prices are typically for the
boat alone, trailer extra. Even a basic trailer would add $500 or more to
the selling price of the boat.

WRT what the rest of the group said, right on...i had a 1990 Rinker
V-180...with a 3.0L. Not the fastest boat on the lake, not the
slowest.....not the fanciest, but at what I paid for it ($5K in 2000, got
that much in trade against a new 212 last summer) not the worst. It started
and ran every time we went to the lake and other than a alternater/water
pump belt and normal maintenance....no other money spent in two and a half
years. Make sure you have the right prop for what you want to do and you'll
be fine.

It's just your basic boat that works fine to take the kids and a few of
their friends to the lake.....not necessarily great to take 4 or more adult
friends out, however.

Steve L.



"William G. Andersen" wrote in message
news:lkT1c.7968$506.5404@fed1read05...
They are good boats and the 3 liter engine's no power house but it's
adequate (especially with a 17' boat), reliable and economical to run and
maintain. There's not much to look at it small boats, especially older
ones.
They're pretty simple and there's not much to go wrong. While the engine
could be an expensive repair liability on an older boat, be prepared to
spend time and a few dollars on things like the throttle/shift and
steering
cables.
$5,000 sounds high - there are some small boats that can be bought new for
$10,000.
Since it's from a dealer, negotiate the price, then try to get a Coast
Guard
or Water Ski Package. Both are generic terms for basic safety or water
sports stuff.

"jmw1234" wrote in message
m...
I'm going to look at 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 3.0 I would
appreciate any thoughts on this boat, or things to look out for in
this make/model/year.

The dealer is asking $4950 and NADA is listed around $3500 (nada even
sounds a little low...can you really get these boats for that cheap?),
so I would also appreciate any thoughts on what this boat may acutally
be worth.

I have not seen it in person yet, but the pics indicate a well taken
care of boat.

Jason

(jmw1234) wrote in message om...
I'm going to look at 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 3.0 I would
appreciate any thoughts on this boat, or things to look out for in
this make/model/year.

The dealer is asking $4950 and NADA is listed around $3500 (nada even
sounds a little low...can you really get these boats for that cheap?),
so I would also appreciate any thoughts on what this boat may acutally
be worth.

I have not seen it in person yet, but the pics indicate a well taken
care of boat.

Jason


Jason,

Our first boat was a 1989 Four Winns 170 Freedom open bow. Ours only
had a 2.5L engine, which was a little underpowered, but all we did at
that time was tube, no skiing or large numbers of passengers, so power
wasn't an issue.

The boat itself was very well made and we NEVER had a problem. There
were a couple times when I had questions, and contacted Four Winns
directly. I can honestly say the company was amazing. Excellent
communication and service, even though we weren't the original buyer.

We now have a flying bridge boat, but if FW made such a style today, I
wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Their current product seems to exhibit
very good quality.

Regards,

Coff

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