Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H310 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H310 2009 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 H310 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 at 26,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H310 2009 tips the scales at 8 360 lbs - 2 390 lbs less than the Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 at 5 970 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 H310 2009 tops out at 320 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 H310 2009 carries 130 gallons versus 70 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 H310 2009 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 248 Vista 2005 at 26,0 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
MakeFour Winns
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.84 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m) With Arch: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail5,930 - 5,970 lbs. (2.690 - 2.708 kg)
Weight - Detail7,400 - 8,360 lbs. (3,360 - 3,790 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2707.94
Weight - kg3792.03
Weight - lbs.5970
Weight - lbs.8360
Length - Meters7.98
Length - Meters9.55
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
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] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches89
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in. (9.55 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches376
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 8.1 Gi/DP EVC
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp
Operational Info
HeadFiberglass enclosed stand-up head
Headnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacityPotable: 20 gal. (76 l) Gray: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1.066 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee