Four Winns 268 Vista vs Key West 1720 Sportsman
The Four Winns 268 Vista asks $9,500 more at the median ($21,500 against $12,000), measured across 66 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Four Winns 268 Vista | Key West 1720 Sportsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $21,500 | $12,000 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $26,500 | $15,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 27.0 ft | 26.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 26 | 40 |
| States with listings | 13 | 16 |
| Engines we see most | Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) | Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300), Honda 4-stroke outboard |
| Known problems on file | 0 | 2 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 8 | 0 |
| Model years traded | 2000–2005 | 1993–2022 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Four Winns 268 Vista if…
- You want the bigger boat: 27.0 ft against 26.0 ft.
Take the Key West 1720 Sportsman if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $9,500 less at the median.
- You want choice: we track 40 of these against 26.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 16 states against 13.
- The strongest-resale boat in the entry inshore CC class — Key West's build reputation pulls demand a clear step above same-priced competitors.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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