Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns F204 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 vs Four Winns F204 2008 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 358 Vista 2007 measures 37,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns F204 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F204 2008 tips the scales at 376 lbs — 214 lbs less than the Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 at 162 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 F204 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns F204 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 358 Vista 2007 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns F204 2008 at 21,0 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm) Static: 40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 14,500-16,200 lbs. (6,580-7,350 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,610 - 3,760 lbs. (1,640 - 1,710 kg)
Weight - kg7348.19
Weight - kg1705.51
Weight - lbs.162
Weight - lbs.376
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Meters6.45
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches254
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Windshield: 4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m) With Wind Deflector: 3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Windshield: 5 ft. 11 in. (1.8 m) With Wind Deflector: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.8
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches71
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardInboard twin 5.7 GXi 320 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GL/SX 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,277 lbs. (579 kg)