2000 Four Winns 298 Vista – Twin Volvo 5.0L | A/C & Heat | Approx. 690 Hours

This 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista is a spacious and well-designed express cruiser offering an excellent combination of performance, comfort, and overnight accommodations. Powered by twin Volvo Penta 5.0L gasoline engines with approximately 690 hours, the 298 Vista has the power and maneuverability that make it equally enjoyable for cruising, entertaining at the dock, or spending an entire weekend on the water.

One of the standout features of this boat is the amount of usable space Four Winns was able to incorporate into the 298 Vista. With a 10'6" beam and approximately 31' overall length including the swim platform, the boat offers a substantial cockpit and a surprisingly roomy cabin below.

This boat is also equipped with air conditioning and heat, making the cabin considerably more comfortable throughout the boating season and especially appealing for owners who plan to spend nights aboard.

POWER & PERFORMANCE

Power comes from twin Volvo Penta 5.0L gasoline engines, currently showing approximately 690 hours.

The twin-engine configuration is a major advantage on a cruiser of this size, providing confident acceleration, cruising performance, and significantly improved maneuverability around the docks compared with a single-engine setup.

Engine Details:

• Twin Volvo Penta 5.0L gasoline engines
• Approximately 690 hours
• Twin sterndrive configuration
• Power steering
• Trim controls
• Trim tabs

The 298 Vista utilizes a modified/deep-V style fiberglass hull with approximately 19 degrees of deadrise, providing a solid platform for cruising while maintaining the interior volume and cockpit space that make this model so popular.

COCKPIT & EXTERIOR

The cockpit is designed around entertaining and spending long days on the water. The wide 10'6" beam creates considerably more usable space than many smaller express cruisers and provides plenty of room for family and friends.

The helm offers a comfortable driving position with excellent visibility and conveniently positioned engine instrumentation and controls.

The cockpit layout provides multiple seating areas, giving passengers plenty of room to spread out whether underway, anchored, or relaxing at the dock.

The large integrated swim platform is another highlight of the 298 Vista. It provides easy access to the water and additional usable space at the stern, making the boat ideal for swimming, tubing, watersports, or simply relaxing at anchor.

A swim ladder provides convenient reboarding from the water.

The walk-through windshield and molded steps at the helm also make accessing the bow much easier than having to work your way around narrow side decks.

CABIN & ACCOMMODATIONS

Step below deck and the 298 Vista feels considerably larger than its 28-foot hull length would suggest.

The cabin is designed as a true weekend cruiser rather than simply a cuddy cabin. There are dedicated areas for sleeping, dining, preparing meals, and relaxing.

The interior layout includes forward and aft sleeping accommodations, allowing couples, families, or guests to comfortably spend nights aboard.

The forward berth provides a comfortable sleeping area while the aft/mid-cabin creates another private sleeping space tucked underneath the cockpit.

A convertible dinette provides additional seating during the day and further expands the versatility of the interior.

Storage compartments and cabinetry throughout the cabin provide room for clothing, food, boating supplies, and everything else needed for extended weekends aboard.

AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT

This particular 298 Vista is equipped with cabin air conditioning and heat.

That is a major feature for anyone planning to use the boat as a true weekend cruiser.

During hot summer days, the air conditioning makes spending time or sleeping below deck much more comfortable. Heat also helps extend the usable boating season into cooler spring and fall weather.

When connected to shore power at the marina, you can enjoy the cabin more like a small waterfront condo than a traditional day boat.

GALLEY

The 298 Vista features a dedicated galley that gives you the ability to prepare meals and keep food and drinks aboard.

The 298 Vista galley layout was designed to include:

• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Stove/cooktop
• Sink
• Counter space
• Storage cabinets
• Freshwater system
• Hot water system

Having a true galley makes this boat particularly well suited for weekend trips and extended stays aboard.

PRIVATE HEAD

The boat features a private enclosed head compartment, another important feature for families and overnight cruising.

The 298 Vista was designed with a stand-up head compartment incorporating a marine toilet, vanity/sink and shower capability.

A 30-gallon holding tank provides considerably more capacity than portable-head arrangements commonly found on smaller cruisers.

ELECTRICAL & SHORE POWER

The boat's electrical system is designed to support extended stays at the marina.

Shore power allows the boat to operate its cabin accessories while plugged in at the dock, including the air conditioning and heat, battery charging system, galley equipment and other onboard electrical systems.

This makes the 298 Vista an excellent option for someone looking for a cruiser they can genuinely spend weekends aboard rather than simply use for day trips.

FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Four Winns
Model: 298 Vista
Model Year: 2000
Boat Type: Express Cruiser
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Design: Modified/Deep-V
Hull Length: Approximately 28'0"
Overall Length w/ Swim Platform: Approximately 31'0"
Beam: 10'6"
Draft – Drives Down: Approximately 39"
Bridge Clearance w/ Arch: Approximately 9'0"
Deadrise: Approximately 19°
Approximate Boat & Engine Weight: 9,740–9,780 lbs., depending on power/configuration
Fuel Capacity: Approximately 140 gallons
Freshwater Capacity: Approximately 30 gallons
Waste Holding Tank: Approximately 30 gallons

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Twin Volvo Penta 5.0L engines
• Approximately 690 hours
• Twin sterndrives
• Air conditioning
• Cabin heat
• Shore power
• Battery charging system
• Spacious 10'6" beam
• Large cockpit
• Forward sleeping accommodations
• Aft/mid-cabin sleeping accommodations
• Convertible dinette
• Full galley
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Stove/cooktop
• Galley sink
• Hot and cold freshwater system
• Private enclosed head
• Shower
• Large integrated swim platform
• Swim ladder
• Walk-through windshield
• Bow access
• Trim tabs
• Extensive cabin storage

A GREAT FAMILY & WEEKEND CRUISER

The Four Winns 298 Vista earned its reputation by offering the accommodations of a larger cruiser without becoming overwhelming to operate or maintain. The wide beam, twin-engine setup, spacious cockpit, full galley, enclosed head, multiple sleeping areas, and climate-controlled cabin make it an extremely versatile boat.

During the day, there is plenty of cockpit space for entertaining friends and family. At night, the boat transitions into a comfortable overnight cruiser with dedicated sleeping accommodations, a galley, private head, and air conditioning and heat.

With approximately 690 hours on the twin Volvo 5.0L engines, this 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista offers a lot of cruiser for the money and would make an excellent choice for someone looking to step into a true express cruiser.

Whether you're planning weekend getaways, evenings at the marina, day trips with family and friends, or simply looking for a comfortable cruiser to enjoy throughout the boating season, the 298 Vista delivers an impressive amount of space, comfort, and versatility in a proven Four Winns package.

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