The Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 vs Four Winns SL262 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 14,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL262 2010 at 26,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns SL262 2010 tips the scales at 559 lbs — 557 lbs less than the Four Winns 378 Vista 2005 at 2 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 SL262 2010 tops out at 32 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 SL262 2010 carries 75 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.