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Builder · Mid · Cadillac, Michigan

Four Winns

Mid-tier sport boat builder, founded 1962. Owned by Groupe Beneteau. Bowriders, sport cruisers, and the TH (T-Top Hardtop) and HD (Heritage) lines.

Four Winns bowrider at cruise
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Cadillac, Michigan
Ownership
Groupe Beneteau
Tier
Mid
Website
fourwinns.com

Four Winns is the mid-tier sport-boat brand under Groupe Beneteau, the French parent that also owns Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Wellcraft. Founded in 1962 in Michigan, the brand has been Beneteau-owned since 2014. Production stays at the Cadillac, Michigan facility.

The lineup runs from the H190 entry bowrider through the H440 sport-cruiser flagship. Four Winns occupies the mid-tier between volume builders and premium-tier brands like Cobalt and Regal.

Our reviews

Four Winns hulls we have on the water.

Four Winns H190

Four Winns

Four Winns H190

The Four Winns H190 ranked #6 in our best bowriders under $40k used 2026 guide. The 19-foot value bowrider that punches above its also-ran badge.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Four Winns H series (H190 / H210 / H230)

H is the entry bowrider line. Mercruiser sterndrive or single Mercury outboard. The H210 is the volume seller.

Things we like

  • · Beneteau-Mercury rigging combination supported by both parent dealer networks
  • · Resale runs at the mid-tier average

Things we don't

  • · Hardware grade mid-tier
  • · Pricing premium over Bayliner VR at equivalent LOA

Four Winns TH and HD series (TH36 / HD180 / HD220 / HD240)

HD is the Heritage line with classic runabout styling; TH is the T-Top Hardtop center-console-influenced layout.

Things we like

  • · TH layout gives a center-console-style hardtop on a sport boat platform
  • · HD heritage styling appeals to buyers wanting a classic runabout look

Things we don't

  • · Niche layouts limit cross-shop pool
  • · Smaller used market than the H series

Four Winns Vista series (V335 / V355 / V375 / V440)

Vista is the sport-cruiser line. Twin Mercruiser sterndrive, full forward cabin with V-berth and head, mid-cabin layout from the V355 up.

Things we like

  • · Mid-cabin V355 gives four-person overnight on a 35-foot hull
  • · Pricing 5 to 10 percent below Sea Ray Sundancer at equivalent LOA

Things we don't

  • · Smaller used market than Sea Ray Sundancer
  • · Resale gap to Cobalt and Regal at premium tier

Buyer's guide

The Four Winns story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Four Winns was founded in 1962 in Cadillac, Michigan. The brand grew through the 1970s and 1980s as a mid-tier sport-boat builder and was part of the Genmar Holdings portfolio for many years.

Groupe Beneteau acquired the brand in 2014, consolidating with the Wellcraft brand under the Beneteau North American operations. Production stayed in Cadillac through the ownership transition.

Design philosophy

Four Winns hulls run moderate-V (typically 18 to 21 degrees at the transom on the bowrider line). The Vista cruiser line uses a slightly fuller hull form for the cabin volume.

Mercruiser sterndrive and Mercury Verado outboard are the standard rigging options.

Used-market notes and known issues

Mercruiser 6.2L sterndrive bellows tear on 2015+ hulls past five years.

Cushion vinyl on 2017 to 2019 hulls shows delamination in sun-heavy markets.

Beneteau parts pipeline (since 2014 ownership) is now integrated with the Beneteau North America service network.

Dealer network is concentrated in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and East Coast.

Resale

Four Winns holds resale at the mid-tier average. Three-year depreciation runs 22 to 28 percent. Five-year depreciation runs 35 to 42 percent.

Where Four Winns fits

Buyers cross-shop Four Winns against Sea Ray, Chaparral, Crownline, and Monterey on the bowrider and sport-cruiser segments. The argument is mid-tier pricing with the Beneteau parts pipeline that supports cross-brand service.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Did Beneteau ownership change anything?
Production stayed in Cadillac, Michigan, and build philosophy carried through. Parts and service network integrated with Beneteau North America, which gave the brand broader dealer support. Pre-2014 hulls trade similarly to post-2014 hulls on the secondary market.
How does Four Winns compare to Sea Ray?
Pricing is similar to slightly below Sea Ray. Build tier is comparable. Beneteau parts pipeline (Four Winns) vs Brunswick parts pipeline (Sea Ray) is the cross-shop variable. Cross-shop on dealer proximity.
What's the maintenance cost on an HD220?
Annual service on Mercruiser 4.5L sterndrive runs $1,000 to $1,500. Bottom paint $400 to $1,000. Storage $1,500 to $4,000. Insurance for a $90,000 hull runs $800 to $1,500.
Where are Four Winns built?
Cadillac, Michigan. Groupe Beneteau facility.

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