Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 318 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns V305 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 318 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns V305 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 318 Vista 2006 at 33,0 ft versus Four Winns V305 2012 at 30,4 ft. At 112 lbs and 108 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.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 318 Vista 2006 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns V305 2012 at 30,4 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches129
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - DetailWith arch: 10 ft. 6 in
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail10,920 - 11,200 lbs. (4,950 - 5,080 kg)
Weight - Detail10,300 - 10,800 lbs. (4,670 - 4,900 kg) with engine
Weight - kg5080.23
Weight - kg4898.79
Weight - lbs.112
Weight - lbs.108
Length - Meters10.06
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet30.42
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches3
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches142
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches365
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser Twin 4.3MPI/Bravo III 220 hp or Volvo Penta Twin 4.3GXi/Duoprop 225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacityPotable: 36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (104 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee