Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns H260 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns H260 2021 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns H260 2021 measures 26,6 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 8,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H260 2021 tips the scales at 5 100 lbs — 5 072 lbs less than the Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 at 28 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 H260 2021 tops out at 300 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 7 gallons in the Four Winns H260 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H260 2021 at 26,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
Makenot available
Model180 Horizon LE
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26.6
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26.60 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches319
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement5100.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercrusier
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available