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    Horizon 180 - sweet

    So it's now the last long weekend of the summer here in Canada, the Labour Day long weekend. Naturally, we're spending what little warm weather we have on the boat. Ah, the boat. So far it has been fantastic. However, I thought I would take some time to express the few little problems we've had...
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    recalls

    anyone know if there are any recalls out for the '06 Four Winns?
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    ski pylon/tower/pole?

    Has anyone heard of putting a pylon or tower or pole on a 180 Horizon? Is this boat too small for a tower?
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    ...Not if, but when...

    As the 18 year old guy of our family, it has been my responsibility for caring for our two boats at our cottage. One, a 2001 14' Sylvan fishing boat that is more or less gotten its uses over the years, and the other, a 2006 Four Winns 180 Horizon, with hardly a scratch on the outside. Of course...
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    Weak Hand holds?

    Has anyone else noticed something weak about the Four Winns hand holds? We had our 180 Horizon on the water for only 4 hours before the handle in the left bow has come undone! We'd tighten it, but the entire backing plate has come loose. Any suggestions?
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    Heavy vibrations?

    We just had our first day on our 2006 Four Winns Horizon 180 and loved every minute of it. Right now, I'm actually looking at it in the driveway from my window, pretty sweet deal. While we were on the lake, putting the first few hours on it, there was a large amount of vibration when the boat...
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    Heavy vibrations?

    We just had our first day on our 2006 Horizon 180 and loved every minute of it. Right now, I'm actually looking at it in the driveway from my window, pretty sweet deal. While we were on the lake, putting the first few hours on it, there was a large amount of vibration when the boat was in...
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    5 wire harness on a Mazda Tribute

    We just took delivery of a 2006 Four WInns Horizon 180 and it has the surge brake system on it. Our tow vehicle, a 2004 Mazda Tribute, has a 4 wire harness system, while the trailer uses a 5 wire system. We have used it without that wire with no problems. What does that 5th wire do (we currently...
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    Is mixing octanes allowed?

    Allow me to explain.<br /><br />New boat, as per my signature. Marina on cottage lake most likely sells only 90 octane (marine grade). While trailering and filling up at local gas station, dad would like to save every penny he can by filling up with 87 octane. Manual says engine runs fine with...
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    2006 Mercruiser 3.0L Break in procedures

    Anyone have a good break-in procedure for a new 3.0L 135HP Mercruiser with an Alpha 1 drive? I haven't looked at the manual yet, as we do not have the boat, but I've heard that throttle should be kept below 3/4 and varied every few minutes. Any opinions?
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    Boat light

    Can anyone recommend a good spotlight for use in the boat with a 12V adapter? The current light we have is rechargeable, but cannot be used while it is plugged in... ideally its replacement should be the opposite. It would be great to leave it in the boat, plugged in, and ready to use.<br /><br...
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    gas cap lock

    In this age of $70/barrel of oil, many people will do anything to avoid the hit. My dad seems to think that some form of protection is required for our new 2006 Four Winns 180 Horizon. Is a gas cap lock available, and anyone have any recommendations?
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    Essential Equipment

    We have just purchased a brand new 2006 Four Winns Horizon 180 bowrider, and I am now patiently waiting for the days to pick it up. My dad has asked me to determine some equipment that needs to be purchased for the boat, and I would like some second/third opinions.<br /><br />What equipment...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L 135HP

    What is everyone's experience with the Mercruiser 135HP 3.0L engine? we have just purchased a brand new 2006 Four WInns 180 Horizon boat in Ontario Canada and I would like to know what sort of problems this engine has been known to have, and whether it is reliable, blah blah blah. Thanks
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    mercruiser extended warranty

    Is the 4 year extended warranty on a 3.0L mercruiser sterndrive worth the extra money? What are the odds of something going wrong after the original 2 year warranty is finished?
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