The Four Winns SL262 2012 vs Four Winns Vista 315 1991 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 Vista 315 1991 measures 32,0 feet overall (1991), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL262 2012 at 26,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns SL262 2012 tips the scales at 5 590 lbs - 4 410 lbs more than the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 at 1 180 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 Vista 315 1991 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns SL262 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 carries 150 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Four Winns SL262 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns SL262 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Four Winns Vista 315 1991 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns SL262 2012 could be the deciding factor.