Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns V275 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 vs Four Winns V275 2012 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 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns V275 2012 at 28,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 348 Vista 2006 tips the scales at 14 500 lbs - 6 700 lbs more than the Four Winns V275 2012 at 7 800 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.
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 V275 2012 at 28,0 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 Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches110
Bridge clearance - DetailWith arch: 10 ft. 3 in.
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail14,500 - 14,800 lbs. (6,580 - 6,710 kg)
Weight - Detail7,100 - 7,800 lbs. (3,220 - 3,540 kg) with engine
Weight - kg6577.08
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.14500
Weight - lbs.7800
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches128
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 in.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal230
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity51 gal. (193 in.)
Water capacityPotable: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee