The Four Winns 328 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns SL262 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 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL262 2009 at 26,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns SL262 2009 tips the scales at 559 lbs — 433 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 SL262 2009 tops out at 375 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 SL262 2009 carries 75 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Four Winns 328 Vista 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.