Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns Vista 315 1991: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns Vista 315 1991 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 348 Vista 2005 measures 37,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 at 32,0 feet (1991). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 tips the scales at 14 500 lbs - 13 320 lbs more than the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 at 1 180 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 Vista 315 1991 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 carries 230 gallons versus 150 gallons in the Four Winns Vista 315 1991. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 348 Vista 2005 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns Vista 315 1991 at 32,0 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
Makenot available
Model348 Vista
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam11.00 ft
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 2 in. with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail14,500 lbs. (6,577 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6577.08
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet32
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Displacementnot available
Displacement1180.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 in.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal230
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity51 gal. (193 in.)
Water capacity35
Water heater capacity10.5 gal.
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower