1995 Four Wills 220 Horizon

Winni-Retired · 09-07-2009, 10:13 AM

I would appreciate any input... Pro or Con regarding this boat. I am looking at buying a used .. Lake Winni only ... extra clean ... never trailered fuel injected boat.

Your comments and experience are greatly appreciated.

BroadHopper · 09-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Have always been known to be a well built boat. When GenMar took over the factory, I heard pros and cons. But generally I don't thaink you can go wrong. Melvin Village Marina and Winnisquam Marine have good reputations as dealers.

jst_4_kiks · 09-07-2009, 10:03 PM

The 1995 Four Winns 220 Horizon is decent boat. 22 feet is a good size for boating on Winni. Good handling when the water is rough.

If it powered by a Volvo Penta then great. Very reliable power package. Drive unit is strong, engine (which ever v6 or v8) is very good. Yours will most likely have a v8.

If powered by OMC (Outboard Marine Corporation), then I would be a little weary of buying it. It is always possible to hit something when boating and with the OMC they are hard to fix if the parts are not available or difficult to find. If you do find the parts then get ready to pay the price for it.

This is just my opinion on them and what I have run into in the past. Good luck with your future boat purchase. Kyle

JTA · 09-08-2009, 06:16 AM

You'll want to check the condition of the seats and canvas. My '96 200 Horizon is starting to come unstitched (the thread is giving up). This applies to the upholstery that is in direct sunlight (must hasten deterioration). I think that this would be true of most boats. I have been VERY happy with my boat, now on its 14th year.

Water Camper · 09-08-2009, 07:26 AM

Winni-Retired,

I have a 1995 225 Sundowner, 255 HP, OMC drive, with about 1,200 hours. Very similar to the Horizon. I have had good luck with this boat. Would always like a bigger boat, but this has been adequate for Winni.

Good Luck,
Bill

Winni-Retired · 09-09-2009, 09:19 AM

Thank you all for yoru information and guidance.

The owner of the boat elected to take a higher offer than mine .... AKA original asking price.

I will continue to look for a good used Four Winns 220 Horizon.

09-07-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 93 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	1995 Four Wills 220 Horizon I would appreciate any input... Pro or Con regarding this boat. I am looking at buying a used .. Lake Winni only ... extra clean ... never trailered fuel injected boat. Your comments and experience are greatly appreciated.

09-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Four Winns Have always been known to be a well built boat. When GenMar took over the factory, I heard pros and cons. But generally I don't thaink you can go wrong. Melvin Village Marina and Winnisquam Marine have good reputations as dealers. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-07-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 126 Thanks: 22 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	The 1995 Four Winns 220 Horizon is decent boat. 22 feet is a good size for boating on Winni. Good handling when the water is rough. If it powered by a Volvo Penta then great. Very reliable power package. Drive unit is strong, engine (which ever v6 or v8) is very good. Yours will most likely have a v8. If powered by OMC (Outboard Marine Corporation), then I would be a little weary of buying it. It is always possible to hit something when boating and with the OMC they are hard to fix if the parts are not available or difficult to find. If you do find the parts then get ready to pay the price for it. This is just my opinion on them and what I have run into in the past. Good luck with your future boat purchase. Kyle __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

09-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#5
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	Four Winns Winni-Retired, I have a 1995 225 Sundowner, 255 HP, OMC drive, with about 1,200 hours. Very similar to the Horizon. I have had good luck with this boat. Would always like a bigger boat, but this has been adequate for Winni. Good Luck, Bill

09-09-2009, 09:19 AM	#6
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 93 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	Deal did not happen Thank you all for yoru information and guidance. The owner of the boat elected to take a higher offer than mine .... AKA original asking price. I will continue to look for a good used Four Winns 220 Horizon.

09-08-2009, 06:16 AM	#4
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 33 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	You'll want to check the condition of the seats and canvas. My '96 200 Horizon is starting to come unstitched (the thread is giving up). This applies to the upholstery that is in direct sunlight (must hasten deterioration). I think that this would be true of most boats. I have been VERY happy with my boat, now on its 14th year.

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