Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H180LE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns H180LE 2010 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 378 Vista 2005 measures 41,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 23,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180LE 2010 at 17,4 feet (2010). At 2 lbs and 24 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Four Winns H180LE 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H180LE 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Four Winns 378 Vista 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180LE 2010 at 17,4 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
Model378 Vista
ModelH180LE
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 6 in. with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail18,000 - 20,000 lbs. (8,165 - 9,072 kg)
Weight - Detail2,235 - 2,400 lbs. (1,010 - 1,090 kg) with engine
Weight - kg9071.84
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Meters12.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 3 in. (12.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,134 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPIC Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
HeadPorcelain, VacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Water capacity66 gal. (250 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load™ custom-matched, single axle with drum brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)