The Windy 27 Solano 2018 vs Windy 42 Grand Bora 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Windy 27 Solano 2018 measures 27,0 feet overall (2018), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Windy 42 Grand Bora 2006 at 4,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Windy 42 Grand Bora 2006 tips the scales at 15 556 lbs — 8 832 lbs less than the Windy 27 Solano 2018 at 6 724 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 Windy 27 Solano 2018 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Windy 42 Grand Bora 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Windy 42 Grand Bora 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Windy 27 Solano 2018 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Windy 42 Grand Bora 2006 could be the deciding factor.