Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Windy Chinook 46 2017 vs Windy SR44 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Windy Chinook 46 2017 vs Windy SR44 2022 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.
Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Windy Chinook 46 2017 at 48,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Windy SR44 2022 at 46,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail48.55 ft
Length overall - Detail46.00 ft
Length - Feet48.55
Length - Feet46
Length overall - Meters14.8
Length overall - Meters14.02
Length overall - Inches583
Length overall - Inches552
Beam13.10 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.11 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.95
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacementnot available
Displacement22046.20 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal285
Fuel tank capacity - Gal237.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1078.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters899.98
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Maximum speed38
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity79.25
Water capacity79.25
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2