Four Winns Vista 278
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2007 Four Winns 278 Vista - Highly Optioned & Heavily Upgraded (2026)
An exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey, premium pocket cruiser. This 2007 Four Winns 278 Vista stands far ahead of the market, combining a highly optioned factory build with an extensive, fully documented major refresh in 2026. Powered by a reliable and powerful Mercruiser 6.2L engine, this vessel delivers the perfect balance of performance, luxury, and peace of mind.
Key Factory Options & Premium Additions
Unlike standard models in this class, this 278 Vista is equipped with big-boat features that make docking and overnighting effortless:
Bow Thruster: Makes tight-quarter docking and manovuring simple and stress-free.
Onboard Generator: Enjoy complete power independence at anchorage.
Air Conditioning & Heating: Climate-controlled cabin comfort for all-season boating.
Upgraded Electronics: Modern navigation and helm tech for enhanced safety and situational awareness.
Hella Marine Underwater Lighting: Premium, high-durability night lighting that creates a stunning aesthetic on the water.
2026 Extensive Documented Upgrades
This vessel has recently undergone a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic overhaul. All work completed in 2026 is fully documented, offering the next owner total transparency and minimising future maintenance costs.
Mercruiser 6.2L stern drive 320 hp excellent torque and reliable cruising speeds,
2026 major servicing and upgrades have been completed (records available on enquiry)
Cockpit: Spacious seating layout with a wet bar, removable table, and seamless transition to the swim platform.
Accommodations: Generous mid-cabin berth, convertible V- berth dinette, fully equipped galley (fridge, microwave, stove), and an enclosed stand -up head with shower.
This is arguably the most well-equipped and thoroughly updated Four Winns 278 available today.
Contact our team today to schedule inspections onboard this vessel.
An exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey, premium pocket cruiser. This 2007 Four Winns 278 Vista stands far ahead of the market, combining a highly optioned factory build with an extensive, fully documented major refresh in 2026. Powered by a reliable and powerful Mercruiser 6.2L engine, this vessel delivers the perfect balance of performance, luxury, and peace of mind.
Key Factory Options & Premium Additions
Unlike standard models in this class, this 278 Vista is equipped with big-boat features that make docking and overnighting effortless:
Bow Thruster: Makes tight-quarter docking and manovuring simple and stress-free.
Onboard Generator: Enjoy complete power independence at anchorage.
Air Conditioning & Heating: Climate-controlled cabin comfort for all-season boating.
Upgraded Electronics: Modern navigation and helm tech for enhanced safety and situational awareness.
Hella Marine Underwater Lighting: Premium, high-durability night lighting that creates a stunning aesthetic on the water.
2026 Extensive Documented Upgrades
This vessel has recently undergone a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic overhaul. All work completed in 2026 is fully documented, offering the next owner total transparency and minimising future maintenance costs.
Mercruiser 6.2L stern drive 320 hp excellent torque and reliable cruising speeds,
2026 major servicing and upgrades have been completed (records available on enquiry)
Cockpit: Spacious seating layout with a wet bar, removable table, and seamless transition to the swim platform.
Accommodations: Generous mid-cabin berth, convertible V- berth dinette, fully equipped galley (fridge, microwave, stove), and an enclosed stand -up head with shower.
This is arguably the most well-equipped and thoroughly updated Four Winns 278 available today.
Contact our team today to schedule inspections onboard this vessel.
Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast QLD
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Reference
MC005
Year
2007
HIN
USGNFNCY149F707
Rego Number
YM788Q
Builder
Four Winns
Length
28' 4" - 8.64m
Beam
2.59m (8ft 6in)
Draft
0.99m (3.2ft)
Displacement
10,320 lbs (4,681 kg)
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
GRP Fibreglass
Engine
Mercruiser 6.2L V8 low 450 hours with extensive service and maintenance records, very well maintained
Engine Make
MerCruiser
Horsepower
320 HP
Fuel Type
Petrol : Mercruiser 6.2L MPI
Engine Hours
452
Number Engines
1
Max Speed
Approx. 30-35 knots
Cruise Speed
Approx. 21-22 knots
Propulsion
Inboard Stern Drive : Bravo III
Thrusters
Side Power SP55 bow thruster
Genset
Kohler 4EF 4KVA
Fuel
Approx. 320 to 321 Liters (85 gallons)
Water
Approx. 20-21 gal (70-79 L)
Galley
The Four Winns 278 Vista features a compact, highly efficient inline (linear) galley located on the port side immediately upon descending the cabin steps. Designed to maximise the available 6-foot headroom and overall cabin floor space, it sits directly opposite the fully enclosed head (bathroom)
Refrigeration
Built -in marine refrigerator with an ice compartment
Stove
Electric cooktop / 2 -burner range top
Hot Water System
Atwood hot water system 25L
Accommodation
This size of Cruiser is perfect for the entertaining couple or small family, spend a weekend aboard with accommodation for four and all the creature comforts of home. The accommodation is comprised of a convertible dinette into a double V -berth forward and a second double berth under the cockpit sole, Four Winns has managed to design this space cleverly and keeps the sleeping areas quite separate. The cabin is well lit with natural light from the overhead hatch, as well as 12v LED lighting throughout.
Cabins
Forward V-Berth / Dinette: Features a convertible dining table that drops down with stored cushions to transform into a double bed.
Aft Mid-Cabin Berth: Tucked underneath the cockpit floor with an off-center companionway door design, offering a spacious double sleeping area and deep storage lockers.
Aft Mid-Cabin Berth: Tucked underneath the cockpit floor with an off-center companionway door design, offering a spacious double sleeping area and deep storage lockers.
Berths
Sleeps 4-5
Shower
1 enclosed head with marine toilet and shower
Toilet
Vacu flush marine toilet with holding tank and discharge pump
Entertainment
Pioneer sound system, clarion sub woofer with fusion marine amplifier
Air Conditioning
Cruisair marine airconditiong
Dinghy
Big Duck 2.4m dingy 2026 model
Outboard
Mercruiser 3.3 HP petrol outboard
Covers
Black full set of canvas covers with mesh screen inserts
Ground Tackle
Stainless anchor, Lewmar electric winch with 40m of chain
Safety Gear
All Queensland safety equipment that is required to operate this vessel will be supplied with this vessel
Bilge Pumps
2 high flow automatic bilge pump with manual override switches
Epirb
New epirb supplied with vessel
Life Jackets
New pack of safety flares supplied
Flares
8 life jackets onboard
Electrics
2x Century MF deep cycle batteries replaced in 2026
Electronics
Upgraded Simrad navigation 9in display,
Remarks
The highest optioned 28-29ft sports cruiser on the market in it price range, maintained to a very high standard with extensive maintenance and upgrade history.
