Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns V475 2013 vs Four Winns Vista 278 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns V475 2013 vs Four Winns Vista 278 2006 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.
The Four Winns Vista 278 2006 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns V475 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V475 2013 carries 380 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Four Winns Vista 278 2006. 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 V475 2013 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Four Winns Vista 278 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns V475 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns V475 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 49,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns Vista 278 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
Makenot available
ModelV475
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)
Beam8.70 ft
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Meters2.65
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. (3.66 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.66
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (109 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,600 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.30000
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail12 ft. (3.66 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches144
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet49.33
Length - Feet28.5
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 4 in. (15.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 6 in. (13.56 m) without swim platform
Length overall - Detail28.50 ft
Length overall - Meters13.56
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches534
Length overall - Inches342
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelPenta Twin IPS 600 with joystick
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal380
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacityPotable: 101 gal. (382 l)
Water capacity25
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215 l) Gray: 42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower