Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns Vista 315 1991 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns Vista 315 1991 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns Vista 315 1991 measures 32,0 feet overall (1991), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 tips the scales at 1 180 lbs — 1 152 lbs less than the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 28 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Four Winns Vista 315 1991 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 carries 32 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Four Winns Vista 315 1991. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns Vista 315 1991 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
Makenot available
Model183 Horizon Fish & Ski
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam11.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,670 - 2,800 lbs. (1,210 - 1,270 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet32
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Displacementnot available
Displacement1180.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available