2002 Four Winns 234 Funship

2002 Four Winns 234 Funship. Low hour 2002 Four Winns 234 Funship powered by a single Volvo Penta 5.7 Liter GXI with 200 hours on the rebuilt engine. Nice affordable deck boat that is in good condition for age, has the normal dings and scratches for a boat of this age, runs great and would make a nice entry level deck boat. Boat comes with a tandem axle matching trailer. $17995.00...

Review:

A Well-Rounded Design

Probably the best part of the new Funship — other than its solid performance — is its layout. The 234's comfortable layout has everyone facing each other, providing the perfect environment for carrying on conversations and just enjoying each other's company. All of the seating corners are rounded, which doesn't cost you seating capacity, but it sure makes sitting in the corners a lot more comfortable.

The helm station has been modified to provide better visibility for both tall and short drivers. Both bucket seats have full-suspension, flip-up bolsters and a new adjustment system. The dash is accented with an attractive burled wood finish and separate Faria gauges surrounded by gold bezels, which replace the cluster of gauges featured in the previous models.

The portside console has an enclosed head on one side and a well-appointed bow refreshment center on the other. Both are nice features to have on board a deckboat — though not necessarily adjacent to each other.

The Sony AM/FM stereo with CD player is actually housed inside the head compartment. Fortunately, the operation of the stereo can be controlled at the helm, with a remote. An optional stereo remote is also available on the transom swim platform, which may sound a bit frivolous but is still far better than the alternative.

The transom lifts up to provide instant access to the engine, batteries and water tank, making routine maintenance less of a hassle. Similarly, inside the storage area on the side of the helm console is a cutout that provides access to the back of the gauges. All of the finishes we saw were well done, whether it was the glasswork in the cockpit or the top-of-the-line vinyl's used to finish off the cockpit.

We especially liked the convenient molded-in ice chest holder under the portside aft settee, as well as the starboard side entrance in the bow, which aids in boarding or unloading passengers at the dock. Four Winns also added gas cylinders to the lid of the in-floor ski locker — to keep it from slamming shut.

The principal function of a deck boat is to provide a big, wide-open area where you can have fun. Four Winns has fulfilled this objective remarkably well, and the company has executed it with a style and functional elegance that places this deck boat at the top of the list of boats we would use when inviting a dozen of our closest friends for a weekend of boating fun.