Four Winns SL262

This 2008 Four Winns SL262 boat is like new and has all of the options. Very lightly used freshwater boat. The boat is serviced and ready to go today. Please call/text with any questions at phone.Four Winns SL 262 (2008-) Captain's Report

The SL 262 is a Trend Setter

By Capt. Ron Svoboda

The SL 262 is not your run-of-the-mill runabout. She is different from bow tostern. First, this is a big boat. At 5,380 to 5,590 lbs., dry, depending on the engine weight, she is one of the heaviest boats in her class. Her freeboard is higher than most boats in her class which makes her ideal for saltwater use as well as for inland lakes and rivers. Third, her split chine dull design gives her added stability, makes her dryer, creates a huge bow seating area, and when you put her in a sharp turn she carves it as if on rails.

The SL in the SL 262 stands for Sport Luxury and this boat covers those two bases well. When you step aboard the first thing you notice is the rich-looking tan upholstery and the solid-looking, wide custom-made seats not seats that are flimsy, off-the-shelf and used by a dozen builders. This is not a rinky-dink, stamp-them-out-100-at-a-time bow rider. This is a substantial boat. That classy and elegant theme is carried through to the helm which has a real wood-grain steering wheel and dash panel.Forward, the extra-wide row makes into its own self-contained sun bathing pad or playpen. Weve never seen anything quite like it! This is certainly a boat that is versatile so let you imagination run wild. Beach landings are aided by the square snouts concealed ladder, and by a small swim platform that supplies ample footing while boarding or when working the anchor.Probably more than any other builder, Four Winns has been working hard the last few years to make the stern of all of their boats a major focus. As a result, the stern of the SL262 is another outstanding feature. First, there is a seat to port for observing a water skier or wake boarder. On the centerline, a large sunning ad makes into rear-facing seat for two and now you have stadium seating so an audience can view the aquatic antics of the person on the end of the tow rope.The SL262 has a big, beam-width swim platform, making it a water baby's dream. The platform includes a soft rubber mat and a recessed, four-rung (not three-rungs like most builders) swim ladder. There is a freshwater shower and stereo remote handy. The walk through to starboard has an acrylic gate that looks like thick glass. It uses magnetic catches to secure it in both open and closed positions, so there is no hassle with a mechanical latch.Inside the lavish cockpit an L-shaped lounge to port provides seating for at least eight guests and offers the use of an oval snack table. There are storage compartments below the seats and one of them converts into a little lounger. Directly across from this lounger is a small singles seat with easy access to a removable, insulated beverage cooler that tucks under the seat. An optional mini-sink can be ordered and is situated very cleanly into the starboard side bulwark.The helm is another classy item that sets this boat apart from the norm. The dash is covered in hand stitched leather, and the steering wheel and trim panels are real wood, coated in a beautiful high-gloss finish. All the buttons and accessory switches are done in a classic, aero motif. I loved the look, but struggled a bit with figuring out what switches did what, as labeling and functions were not as obvious as the cool-looking design.