Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 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 2006 measures 37,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 at 24,0 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 tips the scales at 14 500 lbs - 10 650 lbs more than the Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 at 3 850 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 Horizon 230 2022 tops out at 280 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 carries 230 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Four Winns Horizon 230 2022. 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 2006 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 at 24,0 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 Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches103
Bridge clearance - DetailWith arch: 10 ft. 3 in.
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail14,500 - 14,800 lbs. (6,580 - 6,710 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 - Feet24
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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Displacementnot available
Displacement3850.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 in.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal230
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower280 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity51 gal. (193 in.)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower