Picking up a 1995 Four Winns Horizon 190 w/ Ford 302

[Misterfu02]

An opportunity has come along in the sub-$5000 boat market to purchase this particulr vessel. My family had this exact boat, albeit new, back in the 90's and got rid of it in the mid-2000's. So of course the nostalgia factor is there for me.

It has the OMC Cobra 5.0 engine/outdrive setup. I guess the stern drive is the same as Volvo-Penta's SX drive, but I keep hearing bad things about the Ford 302 marine motor. Mainly due to lack of parts availability (manifolds, things like that.)

This particular boat has ~370 hours and has been stored indoors it's whole life. The pictures make it appear to be in great shape. The owner said the stereo doesn't work and a speaker vent is cracked, but mechanically the boat is 100% sound and has been serviced by the dealer it's whole life. It is currently winterized. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't come with any canvas, and I am not sure where to find replacements.

Next Sunday I plan to do a sea trial and bring it home if all goes well. I can't remember us having any issues with this boat when we owned one.

Thoughts/Comments? Anything I should watch out for?

 

[southkogs]

First thought - $5,000 for a 1995 19' boat with an OMC sounds like a premium price tag. How far south of $5k is it?

OMC would be a solid deal killer for many, but I'm not 100% against 'em. The Ford engine is strike two, and another consideration. You've got to be ready to be your own mechanic, and also be ready for the headaches associated with owning a "vintage" drive. AND the boat would have to be in amazing shape, and the drive pretty pristine, to make that leap.

Some helpful stuff HERE.

:welcome:

 

[JASinIL2006]

Unless you plan to be your own mechanic, you might check to se if any marinas near you will work on that engine/drive combo.

 

[Misterfu02]

It's actually a Volvo SX outdrive with the OMC name on it. 330 hours not 370. I think it's worth the 5k pricetag.

 

[JoshOnt]

Only you can say if the potential issues are worth it to you for that price. I know here that would be a great deal and to me might be worth it.

 

[Slip Away]

I would spend a little more for something newer. Like...
https://albany.craigslist.org/bod/5487743611.html