Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Windy 31 Zonda 2018 vs Windy Chinook 46 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Windy 31 Zonda 2018 vs Windy Chinook 46 2017 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 Windy 31 Zonda 2018 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Windy Chinook 46 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Windy Chinook 46 2017 carries 285 gallons versus 137 gallons in the Windy 31 Zonda 2018. 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 Windy Chinook 46 2017 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Windy 31 Zonda 2018 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Windy Chinook 46 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Windy Chinook 46 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Windy 31 Zonda 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Detail48.55 ft
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet48.55
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters14.8
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches583
Beam - Meters2.94
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.11 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.95
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal136.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal285
Fuel tank capacity - Liters516.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1078.84
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity26.4
Water capacity79.25
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed38
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots