Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 258 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns H180 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 258 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns H180 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 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H180 2008 tips the scales at 2 475 lbs — 1 848 lbs less than the Four Winns 258 Vista 2007 at 627 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 H180 2008 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 258 Vista 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H180 2008 carries 24 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns 258 Vista 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 258 Vista 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180 2008 at 17,0 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 6,220-6,270 lbs. (2,820-2,840 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 2,310 - 2,475 lbs. (1,050 - 1,120 kg)
Weight - kg2844.02
Weight - kg1122.64
Weight - lbs.627
Weight - lbs.2475
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches209
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi/DP 270 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 3.0 GL/SX 135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,618 lbs. (734 kg)
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with brakes
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7