General Manufacturer: Four Winns Model: 268 Vista Model year: 2001 Boat type: Sports cruiser Hull construction: GRP/fibreglass Hull form: Modified-V Deadrise at transom: 17 degrees Location: Windermere Marina Village Berths: Four Cabins: Open-plan forward accommodation plus separate mid-cabin Heads: One Dimensions Maximum draft with sterndrive lowered: 3ft 3in / 0.99m Approximate dry weight: 6,470lb / 2,935kg Bridge clearance: Approximately 8ft 9in / 2.67m, depending upon fitted equipment Tank Capacities Fuel capacity: 85 US gallons / approximately 322 litres Fresh-water capacity: 21 US gallons / approximately 79 litres Waste holding tank: 21 US gallons / approximately 79 litres Engine and Drive Engine: Single Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi Fuel: Petrol Configuration: V8 petrol sterndrive Power: Approximately 250hp, subject to confirmation from the engine identification plate Drive: Volvo Penta sterndrive Steering: Power-assisted Trim: Power trim and tilt Indicative Performance With the Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi installation, expected performance would typically be in the region of: Comfortable cruising speed: Approximately 20–24 knots Maximum speed: Approximately 30–34 knots Performance figures are indicative only and will vary according to engine and sterndrive specification, propeller selection, loading, fuel level, hull condition and weather. Local speed restrictions apply when used on Windermere. Accommodation The 268 Vista makes particularly good use of its space, providing accommodation for up to four people: Forward seating and dining area converting into a double berth Separate mid-cabin double berth Galley area with storage and provision for cooking and refrigeration Enclosed heads compartment Pressurised fresh-water system Comfortable standing headroom for a sports cruiser of this size Storage throughout the cabin Cockpit and Deck Spacious sociable cockpit Helm seat with clear forward visibility Wraparound aft cockpit seating Cockpit table Walk-through transom Integrated bathing platform Boarding ladder Walk-through windscreen providing access to the foredeck Stainless-steel bow rails Anchor locker Cockpit and cabin access from the bathing platform Important Specification Note The dimensions and tank capacities above are published model specifications. Equipment can vary between individual boats, particularly after more than 20 years of ownership and upgrades.