Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H200SS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H200SS 2010 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 248 Vista 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H200SS 2010 at 19,7 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 tips the scales at 597 lbs — 285 lbs more than the Four Winns H200SS 2010 at 312 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 H200SS 2010 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H200SS 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns 248 Vista 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H200SS 2010 at 19,7 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
MakeFour Winns
Model248 Vista
ModelH200SS
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.02 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail5,930 - 5,970 lbs. (2.690 - 2.708 kg)
Weight - Detail3,010 - 3,120 lbs. (1,370 - 1,430 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2707.94
Weight - kg1415.21
Weight - lbs.597
Weight - lbs.312
Length - Meters7.98
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.45 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches236
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower3
Operational Info
HeadFiberglass enclosed stand-up head
Headnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1.066 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightNo Wakeboard Tower: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.88 m) Wakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.32 m) Wakeboard Tower Up 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle Axle: 1,051 lbs. (477 kg) Tandem Axle: 1,234 lbs. (560 kg)