1962

Saf-T-Mate Boat Company began production of fiberglass boats in Cadillac, Michigan.

1975

The Winn Family, Bill Sr. and sons John, Charlie, and Bill Jr. buy Saf-T-Mate Boats.

The first boats were called Saf-T-Mate by Four Winns.

1976

Product lines consisted of:

• Nassau
• Admiral II
• Captain (16 ft open bow, the most popular boat in the brand)
• Cutlass (16 ft closed bow)
• Mazda (15 ft tri-hull)
• Cordova (17 ft tri-hull)

1978

Marquis line introduced.

Fire on May 5, 1978 all but levels Four Winns plant.

Part of finished boats rescued from destruction become plugs to create molds for future products. By November 1978, production resumed in a newly built plant.

1979

Catalina line of tri-hull models introduced.

Santara line of cuddy cabin models introduced.

1980

Engineering and production capabilities expand and dealer organization grows.

Candia™ deck boat line introduced.

1981

First international dealer signed on: Nautic Willerson in Germany.

Today, Four Winns international operations are among the best in the industry.

1983

Liberator performance-oriented cuddy cabin models introduced. Line continued until 1992.

It is a legendary boat even today.

1984

The Horizon™ line of open bow boats introduced.

Today's Horizon™ line runs from 17' to 28' and is one of the most popular lines in boating. The Horizon series includes the popular Fish 'N Ski with either outboard or stern drive propulsion.

The Sundowner™ line of cuddy cabin models introduced.

Vista® cruiser series introduced.

Today's Vista series offers eight models from 24' to 37'. The 348 and 378 Vista cruiser offers inboard power.

1985

Four Winns cruiser plant opened to handle larger craft.

Today's cruiser facility builds all Four Winns products larger than 23'.

1986

Freedom™ model introduced.

On-the-Water Test and Technical Center opened.

Four Winns remains one of the few boat builders with an on-the-water test facility.

Four Winns trailer division began.

Trailer production includes every step from a multi-station weld line to electrostatic painting and final assembly. Today, Four Winns is the only leading manufacturer to build its own custom trailers.

Four Winns became part of Outboard Marine Corporation.

OMC was one of the largest producers of marine products and propulsion systems in recreational boating.

1988

A new line of cruisers introduced: 318 Vista®, and the 325 and 365 Express both with inboard power.

Today's line of Vista cruisers offers choices in models 248, 258, 278, 288, 328 as well as 348 and 378 both with inboard power.

1989

Four Winns opens a new Engineering & Research Center with 30,000 sq. ft.

Today's engineering processes rely on precise Pro-E solid modeling CAD; 5-axis, computer-driven routing of plug components; famous Four Winns ergonomic design concepts.

1993

Four Winns introduces Stable-Vee® Hull Design to recreational boating.

Popular Mechanics awarded it the prestigious Product Engineering Award. Today, Stable-Vee is in its third generation with a smoother ride and better performance than ever. No other boat manufacturer can provide the characteristics of Stable-Vee.

OMC and Volvo-Penta, enter into a joint venture to produce and market stern drive systems.

1995

Four Winns offers Volvo-Penta drives with cone clutch design for smoother shifting and more reliable performance.

Today, cone clutch stern drives found on Four Winns boats are still the most technologically advanced. Smooth, quiet shifting is one sign of Volvo advanced engineering.

Four Winns introduces "helm-forward" cockpit design in many of the new Horizon™ and Sundowner™ sport boat models.

Today, Four Winns designs provide more usable room than any other leading brand throughout its lines.

1998

Four Winns introduces the "next generation" Horizon™ open bow and Sundowner™ cuddy cabin models.

These new models advance the concept of Four Winns products responding to the needs of recreational boaters of all types.

Funship™ deck boat line introduced with a series of three models to meet the needs of the deck boat fan.

Today, Four Winns remains a leading recreational boat brand in the industry.

2000

Four Winns introduces a number of advancements to make boating more fun and easier to enjoy:
- The popular Fish 'N Ski package is available in stern drive power
- Extended swim platforms are available on nearly every model
- A custom-designed wakeboard tower is available on select models.

2001

Four Winns purchased by Genmar Corporation, the largest marine producer in the world.

2003

- Aquaflex™ vinyl introduced by Four Winns.
- ComfortRide™ bucket seats introduced in selected Horizon, Sundowner and Funship models.

2004

Making history in the boating industry with the introduction of Cross Stream™ Architecture.

2005

- Cross Stream Architecture expanded into the new 190 and 200
- Introduction of the 348 Vista heralding a new generation of Vista Cruisers
- Introduction of the Horizon LE series

2006

- Introduction of the 318 Vista as a continuation of Vista's new generation products.
- Introduction of the 183 and new 203 Fish & Ski models.
- Introduction of GatorHyde protective trailer coating.