The Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns H180 2011 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Four Winns H180 2011 at 17,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs - 400 lbs more than the Four Winns H180 2011 at 2 400 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Four Winns H180 2011 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 carries 32 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H180 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.