Newbie shopping for 318 Vista

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:41 am

Seevee wrote:

SW Florida Dave wrote:

Interesting topic, I have a 318 and with everything except my family there is a price. What is your price range. Owned since new in 08 .

Dave,

Sounds like a great boat, but a bit newer than what I've been shopping and probably over my price range. There's a LOT of 318 on the market, in the $69 to $90 range, 04 thru 07s. There's 3 of them within 30 min of me that I'm going to look at. Gut feeling the way the market is, I'll be into one in the $50 to 70 range. Cream puff, low hours FWC, radar and all the goodies, I'll pay more.

On the other hand, I'll be giving my 270 Dancer away.

2006 was the first year for the 318 Vista.......

weather · **Posted:** Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:00 pm

The port side lounge is one of the main reasons we looked at the 298, then the 328. If you want a newer boat due to looks, the 298/328's are perfect, modern styling (same basic look from 1999 to 2006) - if you find one that was babied, you can get an older boat that looks new and costs less. We love the 328 - I found everything in the 298 just a little tight, and the 328 opened up all those areas just a little bit. It's also large enough that I won't feel the need to go bigger anytime soon. :lol:

The extra beam is incredible, I've watched other boats of similar length roll around while on the hook at the beach, and ours is barely moving.
Big 328 fan here (obviously, I have one

), but the draft is 42" with the drives down, and that's something you can't change.

firecadet613 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:08 pm

That 04 for 69k is a 328...not a 318.

Decision · **Posted:** Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:40 pm

Since draft is of a concern for the OP, just wanted to clarify the draft for I/O's on the 328 Vista is 39". Just in case you do decide to consider a 328.

328 VISTA
SPECIFICATIONS* US METRIC
LOA: 35'1" 10.7 m
Length w/o Swim Platform: 32'11" 10.0 m
Maximum Sleeping Depth (V-Berth): 76" 1.93 m
Maximum Sleeping Width (V-Berth): 94" 2.39 m
Maximum Sleeping Depth (Mid Cabin): 77" 1.96 m
Maximum Sleeping Width (Mid Cabin): 66" 1.68 m
Beam: 11'9" 3.58 m
Keel to W/S Shelf: 7'9" 2.36 m
Total Height: 11'4" w/arch 3.46 m w/arch
Transom Angle: 15° 15°
Deadrise: 19° 19°
Bridge Clearance: 9'2" w/arch 2.80 m w/arch
Cockpit Height (stern): 28" 71 cm
Cockpit Height (helm): 26"/37" 66/94 cm
Headroom (max): 6'2" 1.88 m
Freeboard (min.): 45" 1.14 m
Draft (drive down): 39" 99 cm
Draft (drive up): 28" 71 cm
Fuel: 220 gal 832 l
Potable Water: 44 gal 166 l
Holding 30 gal 113 l
Passengers: 12 12
Maximum Capacity: Yacht Yacht
*Dimensional diagram is located on page 163.
POWER RATINGS & WEIGHTS
Engine Propshaft Power Boat & Engine Weights
Type HP KW LBS KG
Twin KAD32/DPS 159 EA 119 EA 12400 5620
Twin 5.7GSi/DP 280 EA 209 EA 12300 5580
Twin 5.7GXi/DP 315 EA 235 EA 12300

Mike.

weather · **Posted:** Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:01 pm

Decision wrote:

...draft for I/O's on the 328 Vista is 39".

Right you are! Thanks for the correction Mike, for some reason I've always had 42" in my head.

Seevee · **Joined:** Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:48 am **Posts:** 10

Decision wrote:

Since draft is of a concern for the OP, just wanted to clarify the draft for I/O's on the 328 Vista is 39". Just in case you do decide to consider a 328.

328 VISTA
SPECIFICATIONS* US METRIC
LOA: 35'1" 10.7 m
Length w/o Swim Platform: 32'11" 10.0 m
Maximum Sleeping Depth (V-Berth): 76" 1.93 m
Maximum Sleeping Width (V-Berth): 94" 2.39 m
Maximum Sleeping Depth (Mid Cabin): 77" 1.96 m
Maximum Sleeping Width (Mid Cabin): 66" 1.68 m
Beam: 11'9" 3.58 m
Keel to W/S Shelf: 7'9" 2.36 m
Total Height: 11'4" w/arch 3.46 m w/arch
Transom Angle: 15° 15°
Deadrise: 19° 19°
Bridge Clearance: 9'2" w/arch 2.80 m w/arch
Cockpit Height (stern): 28" 71 cm
Cockpit Height (helm): 26"/37" 66/94 cm
Headroom (max): 6'2" 1.88 m
Freeboard (min.): 45" 1.14 m
Draft (drive down): 39" 99 cm
Draft (drive up): 28" 71 cm
Fuel: 220 gal 832 l
Potable Water: 44 gal 166 l
Holding 30 gal 113 l
Passengers: 12 12
Maximum Capacity: Yacht Yacht
*Dimensional diagram is located on page 163.
POWER RATINGS & WEIGHTS
Engine Propshaft Power Boat & Engine Weights
Type HP KW LBS KG
Twin KAD32/DPS 159 EA 119 EA 12400 5620
Twin 5.7GSi/DP 280 EA 209 EA 12300 5580
Twin 5.7GXi/DP 315 EA 235 EA 12300

Mike.

Mike,

Thx for posting.... I looked at the 328 and 318 today, side by side.... very similar.
328 was noticeably wider, both in the cockpit and below. Head room was less, and the aft cabin was smaller. Draft, drives up, 28 vs 26 in. I could probably flip a coin on either. Not enough difference. Both nice vessels.

Seevee

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:33 am

Seevee · **Joined:** Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:48 am **Posts:** 10

firecadet613 wrote:

That 04 for 69k is a 328...not a 318.

Firecadet,

Sent you a PM.... but not sure if it went thru. Shows in the "out" box and don't know how to get it out of there... so if you didn't get it, let me know.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:20 am

Or..... since a port lounger is a must. This might be worth a look.

2007 290 Sig

ric · **Posted:** Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:28 am

That's a nice boat!

Alan_G_298Vista · **Posted:** Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:12 pm

ric wrote:

That's a nice boat!

We liked the looks of the 290 Chap a lot as well, it was on our short list when we were moving up to a larger cruiser from our previous 248 Vista, and they make nice boats. We checked that model out in person comparing it to the 298 layout which was our 1st choice. We felt the narrower beam was a negative, it did seem smaller inside, and we were also looking for a dedicated V-berth, but they are a very nice boat.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:18 am

Seevee wrote:

I recently looked at a local boat here in St Petersburg that was perfect,

Thrilling !

bobre · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:44 pm **Posts:** 27

Seevee,
There is an 08 318 on Boat Trader in the Daytona area, listed at 88, its at a dealer so you should be able to get them down quite a bit. The 08's have a hinge on the radar arch that lets you fold them down for trasport

Smart idea. I just purchased an 08 318 that was listed in the high 80's an got it for the mid 70's. Awesome boat you will not be disappointed. That one looks identical to mine.
Good Luck

Seevee · **Joined:** Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:48 am **Posts:** 10

Still Shopping, and thanks for all the replys so far.

I think I've nailed it down to the 310 Chaparral, 318 Four Winns, or the Formula 31PC.

I believe I like the Chap a bit better than the Four Winns... very close but better cabin, couch area and aft cabin, also much better engine access. Otherwise pretty close... am I missing anything? Looking at 06 to 08 boats.

The Formula appears to be a step up in quality to both but at a higher price, heavier and more fuel burn. However, the quality looks great and seem to be in a class above everything I've looked at. Comments?

Thanks
Seevee

Clambake · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:27 am

Seevee wrote:

Still Shopping, and thanks for all the replys so far.

I think I've nailed it down to the 310 Chaparral, 318 Four Winns, or the Formula 31PC.

I believe I like the Chap a bit better than the Four Winns... very close but better cabin, couch area and aft cabin, also much better engine access.

...........

Seevee wrote:

Proud owner of a 2003 280 Sundancer!

All, I pulled the plug and pushed the money across the table and got title to my "new" boat, and am happy. Now, I can start spending money!

Overall, it was a very good purchase. Needs some TLC stuff, but the price reflected that and the seller was a real good guy (which makes all the difference).

www.iFourWinns.com

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