Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 258 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns H200 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 258 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns H200 2008 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 258 Vista 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H200 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 258 Vista 2006 tips the scales at 612 lbs — 305 lbs more than the Four Winns H200 2008 at 307 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 H200 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 258 Vista 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H200 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns 258 Vista 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 258 Vista 2006 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H200 2008 at 19,0 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 Year2006
Model Year2008
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. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.11
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inches83
Bridge clearance - Inches44
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 - Detail6,070 - 6,120 lbs. (2,750 - 2,780 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 2,920 - 3,070 lbs. (1,330 - 1,400 kg)
Weight - kg2775.98
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.612
Weight - lbs.307
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters6
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19
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] - 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 - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
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
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0GXi/Duoprop 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 4.3 GL/SX 190 hp
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal16
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
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 brakes
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle Axle: 1,051 lbs. (477 kg) Tandem Axle: 1,234 lbs. (560 kg)