Research Four Winns Boats 278 Vista Cruiser Boat

~This classy cruiser sets a new standard for style. The sweeping sheerline is complemented by a stately radar arch. Seating is ample and versatile, including a dual adjustable helm seat. Below deck, the 278 is a fine example of practicality and luxury. Spoil yourself with the fine fabrics, real wood cabinetry and plush carpets and vinyls. It's an aquatic retreat for your senses...the real pleasure is in owning one for yourself.
Draft: 3 ft. 3 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 85
Standard features:
HULL & DECK
Standard Features Extra Value Standard Features
Anchor line locker, w/access lid
Balsa-cored hull sides and deck
Bow and stern eyes, stainless steel
Bow platform w/anchor roller
Bow rails, welded one-piece, one-inch stainless steel
Cleats, stainless steel (6)
Deck hatches, translucent w/screen
Designators, dome-style
Dockside inlets
- Dockside power
- Water
Drain plug, brass-threaded
Engine compartment ventilators
Fill caps, chrome (fuel, waste and water)
Gel band two-tone colors: red, navy, green, beachstone or black
Gel coat, premium
Horn, concealed
Meets or exceeds applicable USCG regulations
Navigation lights
NMMA certification
Port lites, opening w/screens (4)
Rub rail, rigid white vinyl w/stainless steel insert
Shower, aft, hot/cold
Skid-resistant swim platform, foredeck, walk-around, walk-thru, cockpit floor
Stable-Vee® hull
Stern assist rail, stainless steel
Swim platform, aft, integrated w/hull and deck
- Ladder, angled, deep reach hidden w/wide step
Thru-hull fittings, stainless steel
Transom dooor, port
Transom storage locker
- Dockline storage
Trim tabs
Walk-thru windshield


COCKPIT
Aquaflex™ vinyl
Battery charger, converter
Battery management system w/separate engine start and ship's system circuits
Beverage holders, stainless steel
Carpet, lay-in, sculpted
Courtesy lights
Engine compartment, insulated
Engine hatch, electric lift
Fiberglass liner, self-bailing
Receptacle, 110 VAC (220 VAC international)
Refreshment center
- Cooler, removable 36-quart
- Sink w/pressurized water
Seating
- Dual adjustable helm w/flip-up bolsters
- Port lounge
- U-shaped stern seating w/pleated backrest
Seating
- Dual adjustable helm w/flip-up bolsters
- U-shaped stern seating w/pleated backrest
Storage
- Beneath helm seat
- Sidewall
Table w/mount
Windshield wiper, starboard


HELM AREA
Compass
Controls, single lever w/tilt/trim switch
Dash, includes space for GPS and VHF
Depth sounder w/shallow water alarm
Emergency start remote switch
Instrument panel, charcoal
Instrumentation, Faria, fog-resistant w/polished stainless steel bezels
- Fuel gauge
- Oil pressure
- Speedometer
- Tachometer w/hour meter
- Temperature gauge
- Trim gauge
- Volt meter
Receptacle, 12VDC
Steering wheel, stainless steel, tilt


ENTERTAINMENT
iPOD-ready/MP3 port in cabin and cockpit
SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month subscription (US and Canada only)
Speakers, Clarion®
Stereo remote w/display at helm
Stereo, Clarion® AM/FM/CD player


CABIN
Cabin door, acrylic w/screen
Cabin entry, port
Cabin height (maximum), 6'0"
Cabin panel, 110 VAC (220 VAC, International)
Carpet, lay-in
CO (carbon monoxide) monitors
Dinette
- Converts to berth
- Under seat storage
Fiberglass liner
Forward berth
- Converts to dinette
Headliner, easy clean
Interior decor choices: Black Stone, Natural Shell or Nautical Blue
Lighting
- Forward berth, overhead
- Multi-zone lighting system
Receptacle, 110 VAC (220 VAC international)
V-berth mirror


GALLEY AREA
Cabinetry, woodgrain w/positive latch system and upper/lower, enclosed
Countertop, granite-look
- Sink w/cover & cutting board
- Generous counter space
Lighting, under cupboard
Microwave, 110 VAC (220 international)
Receptacle, 110 VAC (220 VAC international), 12 VDC
Refrigerator, dual voltage, 110 VAC & 12 VDC (220 VAC international)
Stove, electric, flush-mounted, one-burner
Trash receptacle


HEAD & SHOWER AREA
Door, woodgrain, locking
Fiberglass enclosed stand-up head
- Mirror
Head, porcelain w/holding tank
Lighting, overhead
Medicine storage area
Port lite, opening w/screen
Receptacle, 110 VAC (220 VAC international)
Shower w/sump pump
Sink and vanity
Towel rack
Vanity mirror


MID-CABIN
Berth access, wide-opening
Privacy curtain
Storage
- Hanging locker, cedar-lined
- Overhead
- Sidewall cabinet
Window, opening w/screen


ENGINE/SYSTEM/DRIVE
Bilge blower(s)
Bilge pump(s), automatic
Color-coded wiring w/chafe protection
Power trim and tilt
Prop(s), stainless steel
Remote oil filter(s)
Shore power cable(s)
Shore power galvanic isolators
Water heater, 6 gal


CANVAS
Camper canvas with stainless steel top hardware
- Attaches to radar arch w/track
- Colors: navy, beachstone, green, white or black
Stainless steel top hardware


CUSTOMER CARE
Winning Edge Owner Protection Plan


TRAILER & STORAGE
Color-matched to gel coat
Disc brakes
Integrated step pads
Keel rollers
Submersible lighting
Tie-down straps
Treated bunks, carpeted
Welded tube construction, 11-gauge
Welded winch post

Compass; Depth fish finder; Stove; Vhf radio; Stereo; Gps loran; Fridge; Shower; Camper canvas; Swim platform;