Four Winns HD 270

Offering something for everyone, the new Four Winns HD 270 is a bowrider plus.

From the stern-facing lounge seating (where one can watch towed watersports or swimmers) to forward seating that converts into stretch-out sunpads, the 270 will be your family’s favorite vacation spot.

“The HD 270 is a bowrider on steroids,” says Matt Mrozinski of Lake Michigan Yacht Sales. “It has the largest bow seating area of any boat in its class, and what really makes it unique is that it doesn’t sacrifice its rough water ride to get that added bow space.”

The HD 270 impresses with a walk-through from the large transom platform (no climbing over seats), deep backrests forward to secure the kiddos, and swim ladders both fore and aft for beach or offshore use.

To make this a true dayboat, families will appreciate the enclosed head compartment with either portable or flushing toilet (plus sink and lighting), as well as coolers under the bow and stern areas. A table can be repositioned from bow seating to cockpit to the stern lounge, depending on where you want your munchies.

While there is an outboard version of the HD 270, the sterndrive choice offers no less than 13 Mercury or Volvo options ranging from 300 to 350 hp for a top speed of nearly 50 mph and a fast cruise over 30 mph. The fully lined engine compartment is spacious, with room to step down and reach all maintenance points.

The skipper gets an ergonomic helm with back-lit switches, a stereo with Bluetooth, multifunction engine gauges and optional Simrad GPS. Both helm and companion seating have bolsters for standing and can swivel for cockpit entertaining.

Storage is a drawing card for the HD 270, starting with the extra-long locker underfoot that can easily handle waterskis as well as fishing rods. Every seat lifts to reveal full-lined storage for lines, fenders and personal items, and one even has a trash receptacle to keep the boat tidy.

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