2007 Four Winns Vista 278, EUR 65,000

FOUR WINNS VISTA 278 – 2007 – VOLVO PENTA 5.7 GXi V8 320 HP – OVER €20,000 INVESTED IN 2026

For sale is a Four Winns Vista 278, model year 2007, powered by a Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi V8 EFI petrol engine producing approximately 320 HP, combined with a Volvo Penta DPS-A DuoProp sterndrive.

The boat has been used exclusively for private purposes and has never been used for charter. It has been regularly maintained, taken out of the water every winter and properly winterized.

During 2026, the boat underwent extensive mechanical and technical refurbishment. More than €20,000 has been invested this year alone in the engine, drive system, exhaust, electrical system, safety equipment, navigation, air conditioning, interior and other equipment.

The intention was not simply to prepare the boat for sale, but to renew and service all important and expensive components in order to have a reliable and fully equipped boat ready for many more seasons.

MAJOR WORK AND UPGRADES COMPLETED IN 2026:

– New exhaust manifolds/elbows
– Exhaust system extensively renewed
– New alternator
– New starter motor
– Engine pumps renewed/serviced
– Complete major service of the Volvo Penta V8 engine
– Complete service of the Volvo Penta DPS-A DuoProp sterndrive
– Steering cylinder professionally serviced/rebuilt
– New seawater pump
– Complete engine cooling system inspected and serviced
– All bilge pumps replaced with new units
– New automatic float switches for the bilge pumps
– Complete bilge and drainage system inspected
– New dashboard switches
– Electrical installation and connections inspected and serviced
– New modern GPS/chartplotter navigation system
– New depth sounder
– New VHF radio
– New Bluetooth audio system
– New marine speakers
– New Smart LED TV
– New 12,000 BTU marine air-conditioning system with both cooling and heating
– Mente Marine automatic trim-tab control system installed
– Cockpit seating completely reupholstered using original-specification marine-grade material
– Refrigerator/freezer professionally serviced
– All major onboard systems inspected and serviced

A large part of this work was carried out preventively, not because components had failed. The objective was reliability and trouble-free cruising.

ENGINE & DRIVE:

Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi
V8 EFI petrol engine
236 kW / approx. 320 HP
Approx. 650 engine hours
Volvo Penta DPS-A DuoProp sterndrive

The engine runs smoothly and the engine compartment is clean and dry.

Cruising speed is approximately 22–26 knots, while maximum speed is approximately 34–36 knots depending on load, sea conditions and weather.

The boat gets on plane easily, is very stable and is comfortable for longer trips.

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY:

– Hull length: approx. 8.70 m
– Overall length including swim platform: approx. 9.45 m
– Beam: approx. 2.95 m
– Displacement: approx. 4,200 kg
– Registered for 8 persons

EQUIPMENT:

– Original bow thruster with controls
– Trim tabs
– Mente Marine automatic trim-tab control system
– New GPS/chartplotter navigation
– New depth sounder
– New VHF radio
– Compass
– Remote-controlled bow spotlight
– Digital TV antenna
– New Smart LED TV with digital/IPTV capability
– New Bluetooth audio system
– New marine speakers
– Blue underwater LED lighting
– Full LED cabin lighting
– New 12,000 BTU marine air conditioning with heating and cooling
– Complete 12 V electrical system
– 220/230 V shore-power system
– Battery charger
– Electric hot-water boiler
– Freshwater tank
– Holding/black-water tank
– Carbon monoxide alarm
– New bilge pumps
– New automatic bilge float switches
– Electric engine hatch
– Electric/gas cooker
– 12 V / 220 V refrigerator with freezer, fully serviced
– Microwave oven
– Ice maker
– Exterior shower
– Exterior sink
– Cockpit table
– Exterior teak
– Teak and mahogany-style interior
– Completely reupholstered cockpit seating with original-specification marine material
– Sunbathing area
– Summer bimini top
– Full winter enclosure/cover protecting the entire boat

INTERIOR & LAYOUT:

The Four Winns Vista 278 offers an exceptionally practical layout for a boat of this size.

The forward salon/dinette converts into a large double berth.

There is also a separate aft sleeping area with a full double berth, providing comfortable accommodation for four people.

The boat also features:

– Separate bathroom/head with shower
– Galley with refrigerator/freezer, cooker and microwave
– Additional mattress for the forward berth
– Numerous cabinets and storage compartments
– Hot and cold water system
– Air conditioning throughout the cabin with both heating and cooling

IMPORTANT:

This is not a typical 2007 boat where only the engine oil, filters and antifouling have been done before putting it up for sale.

More than €20,000 has been invested during 2026 alone.

Engine components, exhaust system, sterndrive, steering, cooling system, pumps, bilge system, electrical system, navigation, VHF, audio system, air conditioning, trim-tab control, refrigerator, television, dashboard switches and upholstery have all been renewed, upgraded or professionally serviced.

Many components were replaced preventively rather than waiting for them to fail.

This is particularly important when comparing this boat with cheaper examples of the same age, where major expenses such as exhaust components, sterndrive service, steering, cooling, pumps, electronics, air conditioning and upholstery may still be waiting for the new owner.

The boat is currently fully prepared for the season and ready to cruise immediately without additional investment.

Possible exchange/part exchange will only be considered for realistic and reasonable offers.

Location: Croatia, Dubrovnik-Neretva County.

For serious buyers, further information and details regarding the work and investments made in 2026 are available upon request.

Assistance with documentation and transfer can also be provided.