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kjbathe · 07-12-2007, 12:51 PM

I'm going to echo earlier comments, but if you didn't get one at delivery, pick up a Bizer chart. A chart is an essential, but the additional detail, rocks, shallows, and navigation routes on the Bizer can be a great aid getting started -- especially in the Northern part of the lake or through sections like the Graveyard. If you ever get confused or lost, the best thing is to just put it Neutral and look around to get reoriented.

And Phantom's advice is excellent -- twice last weekend we saw boats on the wrong side of "those colored sticks". Folks may get away with those mistakes on their boats, but you don't need to repeat them with your own.

Finally, relax, enjoy and stop for an ice cream.

masssteve · 07-15-2007, 02:27 PM

Just took delivery of our 3rd Four Winns, 2nd from Tom at Melvin Village and the experience was even better then the last! We had the same experience 3 years ago with Winnisquam Marine, the numbers changed, no one could give us a stright answer, wouldn't get us the color we wanted. Called Tom, the price was $3,000 less, 6 year warranty instead of just the 2 year, and they had 6 in the color we wanted. We ran up there the next day and was mad at myself for not going there in the first place. Tom, his son Matt, Jane, they are all great people there and they always know and remember my name when I call or come in for service which shows me I'm not just another dollar sign. We had a 2005 200 Horizon, it was the best boat we ever owned, hope our new 240 is just as good. Good luck with yours!

Weekend Pundit · 07-15-2007, 08:54 PM

Tp #1CandleLady:

First, welcome to the forum!

Second, congrats on the new purchase!

Third, I also have to strongly suggest getting a Bizer chart and spending the time to get to know the lake. I don't know how many times I've heard folks calling on VHF-16 for assistance due to a breakdown, etc, but not knowing where they were on the lake. I've heard more than one say they didn't have a chart or GPS with them. Not smart. Not smart at all.

07-15-2007, 08:54 PM	#3
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 347 Thanks: 26 Thanked 69 Times in 42 Posts	Get The Charts! Tp #1CandleLady: First, welcome to the forum! Second, congrats on the new purchase! Third, I also have to strongly suggest getting a Bizer chart and spending the time to get to know the lake. I don't know how many times I've heard folks calling on VHF-16 for assistance due to a breakdown, etc, but not knowing where they were on the lake. I've heard more than one say they didn't have a chart or GPS with them. Not smart. Not smart at all.

07-12-2007, 12:51 PM	#1
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Bizer I'm going to echo earlier comments, but if you didn't get one at delivery, pick up a Bizer chart. A chart is an essential, but the additional detail, rocks, shallows, and navigation routes on the Bizer can be a great aid getting started -- especially in the Northern part of the lake or through sections like the Graveyard. If you ever get confused or lost, the best thing is to just put it Neutral and look around to get reoriented. And Phantom's advice is excellent -- twice last weekend we saw boats on the wrong side of "those colored sticks". Folks may get away with those mistakes on their boats, but you don't need to repeat them with your own. Finally, relax, enjoy and stop for an ice cream.

07-15-2007, 02:27 PM	#2
masssteve Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Reading, MA & Laconia, NH Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Just took delivery of our 3rd Four Winns, 2nd from Tom at Melvin Village and the experience was even better then the last! We had the same experience 3 years ago with Winnisquam Marine, the numbers changed, no one could give us a stright answer, wouldn't get us the color we wanted. Called Tom, the price was $3,000 less, 6 year warranty instead of just the 2 year, and they had 6 in the color we wanted. We ran up there the next day and was mad at myself for not going there in the first place. Tom, his son Matt, Jane, they are all great people there and they always know and remember my name when I call or come in for service which shows me I'm not just another dollar sign. We had a 2005 200 Horizon, it was the best boat we ever owned, hope our new 240 is just as good. Good luck with yours!