This Four Winns V378 is easily one of the cleanest, most heavily updated, and best-maintained V378s available anywhere in the country. It features Volvo IPS with joystick control, upgraded and warrantied drives, modern electronics, new upholstery, premium audio, new canvas, updated dash panels, updated flooring, and a long list of improvements that make it stand out dramatically from every other option in this size and price range. The level of care, investment, and attention this boat has received is immediately noticeable from the moment you step onboard.
This V378 has been maintained with an open checkbook and a commitment to keeping every system, cosmetic detail, and mechanical component in top working order. Hundreds of hours of professional labor have gone into updating the boat over the past few seasons, including major mechanical upgrades, cosmetic refinements, comfort upgrades, and modern electronics installations. Unlike most boats of this age, this one is completely turn-key. It was just fully serviced, freshly detailed inside and out, and is ready for immediate use without needing a single thing.
One of the biggest advantages of this particular V378 is its Volvo IPS system. Both IPS drives have been upgraded to the newer versions—one replaced approximately four years ago and the other replaced last year, which still carries one full year of remaining Volvo warranty. This is a major benefit that sets this boat apart from comparable listings. The upgraded IPS drives offer smoother performance, better efficiency, and significantly easier maintenance. Combined with joystick docking, the boat is incredibly easy to operate, even for less experienced boaters or those moving up from a smaller vessel.
Cosmetically, the boat shows far better than typical V378s of this era. The entire cockpit was updated with new upholstery using premium Fresco cooling vinyl, which stays cooler to the touch and adds a modern, high-end look. New vinyl-weave flooring was installed throughout the cockpit, and the boat also received a completely new custom canvas package and full Strataglass enclosure. These upgrades alone dramatically improve the appearance and comfort of the outdoor living space, making the boat ideal for long weekends, day trips, or entertaining large groups in comfort.
Electronics have been fully modernized as well. The helm features a Raymarine Axiom 12 display paired with a Raymarine Alpha 7 screen for real-time data and system monitoring. The dash panel itself was custom-fabricated to update the entire helm appearance. New LED backlit switches, a wireless phone charger, upgraded lighting, and improved visibility all contribute to a modern, clean, and user-friendly helm. These upgrades give the boat the feel of a much newer model and offer reliability and functionality that older systems cannot match.
The audio system is another major highlight. The boat features a top-tier Fusion RA770 stereo system with two wired remotes, paired with Rockford Fosgate M2 RGB speakers and upgraded amplifiers. This system provides outstanding clarity and volume while offering color-changing lighting effects that elevate the ambiance during evening cruises or nights at the dock. Three upgraded TVs, a new cockpit refrigerator, RGB underwater lighting, RGB cockpit lighting, and various interior updates further modernize the boat.
Mechanically, the boat is in excellent condition. The engines run smooth and strong, the generator has very low hours, and all routine and preventative maintenance has been kept current. Engine hours are approximately 650, and generator hours are around 65. The boat performs extremely well, cruising at 29.5 mph at 2900 RPM and running approximately 33 mph at 3200 RPM. Fuel economy is impressive thanks to the Volvo IPS system, making this boat more efficient than comparable shaft-driven express cruisers in its class.
Over $85,000 has been invested into this V378 in recent seasons, including new upholstery, flooring, IPS upgrades, props, electronics, audio, canvas, dash panels, gelcoat touch-ups, appliances, lighting, and more. Every major area of the boat has been updated or enhanced. This is not a tired, dated cruiser—this is a modernized, extremely well-cared-for vessel that presents more like a much newer boat.
If you are shopping for a Four Winns, Regal, Sea Ray, Cruisers Yachts, Formula, or any express cruiser in the 37' to 40' range, you will be hard pressed to find a nicer, more updated, more reliable, or more turn-key boat than this V378. The pictures do not fully capture how clean and impressive this vessel truly is. Serious buyers will recognize the value the moment they step aboard.
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