Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns F224 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns F224 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 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns F224 2009 at 23,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F224 2009 tips the scales at 424 lbs — 298 lbs less than the Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 at 126 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 F224 2009 tops out at 300 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 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns F224 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 F224 2009 at 23,0 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 - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail12,500 - 12,600 lbs. (5,670 - 5,715 kg)
Weight - Detail4,150 - 4,240 lbs. (1,880 - 1,920 kg) with engine
Weight - kg5715.26
Weight - kg1923.23
Weight - lbs.126
Weight - lbs.424
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Meters7.21
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches8
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] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Windshield: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) With Wind Deflector: 5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches74
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches284
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 - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi/SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 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 - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
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: 8 ft. (2.44 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m) With windshield 8 ft. (2.44 m) With Wind Deflector: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,365 lbs. (619 kg)