Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 170 Freedom OB 2004 vs Four Winns H180 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 170 Freedom OB 2004 vs Four Winns H180 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Four Winns H180 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 170 Freedom OB 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns H180 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns 170 Freedom OB 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns H180 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns H180 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns 170 Freedom OB 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model170 Freedom OB
ModelH18
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,790-1,820 lbs
Weight - Detail2,235 - 2,400 lbs. (1,010 - 1,090 kg) with engine
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]3 ft. 8 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (with Swim Platform)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches209
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPIC Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Additional Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee