Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns V375 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns V375 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 V375 2010 measures 37,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). At 71 lbs and 165 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Four Winns V375 2010 tops out at 32 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 carries 85 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Four Winns V375 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns V375 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns V375 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns V375 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns 278 Vista 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 6,880-7,100 lbs. (3,120-3,220 kg)
Weight - Detail14,500 - 16,500 lbs. (6,580 - 7,480 kg) with engine
Weight - kg3220.5
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.71
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters8.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.64
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches34
Length overall - Inches444
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.13 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Arch: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) excludes electronics
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches149
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 Gi/DP 280 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta Twin 5.7 GXiC/DP EVC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower32
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,741 lbs. (790 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 51 gal. (193 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity10.5 gal. (40 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3