Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns F204 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns F204 2009 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 328 Vista 2005 measures 35,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns F204 2009 at 21,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 tips the scales at 12 600 lbs - 8 780 lbs more than the Four Winns F204 2009 at 3 820 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 F204 2009 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 carries 220 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Four Winns F204 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns F204 2009 at 21,0 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 Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 9 in. (3.58 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.58
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches141
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. with arch
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Windshield: 4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m) With Wind Deflector: 3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inches50
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail12,500 - 12,600 lbs. (5,670 - 5,715 kg)
Weight - Detail3,650 - 3,800 lbs. (1,660 - 1,720 kg) with engine
Weight - kg5715.26
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - lbs.12600
Weight - lbs.3820
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Meters6.45
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 1 in. (10.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Windshield: 5 ft. 11 in. (1.8 m) With Wind Deflector: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.8
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches71
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches254
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (833 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal220
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GL/SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity45 gal. (170 l)
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Water heater capacity10.5 gal.
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) With Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) With Windshield: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) With Wind Deflector: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,277 lbs. (579 kg)