Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 258 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H230 SS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 258 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H230 SS 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns 258 Vista 2005 at 26,0 ft versus Four Winns H230 SS 2012 at 23,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H230 SS 2012 tips the scales at 438 lbs — 380 lbs less than the Four Winns 258 Vista 2005 at 58 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.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 258 Vista 2005 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H230 SS 2012 at 23,3 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
Model258 Vista
ModelH230 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail4,380 lbs. (1,990 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg1986.73
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.438
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23.33
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadFiberglass enclosed head, Pumpout
Headnot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,505 lbs. (683 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee