Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns V358 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 180 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns V358 2008 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 V358 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 19,0 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 V358 2008 tips the scales at 162 lbs — 134 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 V358 2008 tops out at 375 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 23 gallons in the Four Winns V358 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns V358 2008 at 37,0 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
MakeFour Winns
Model180 Horizon LE
ModelV358
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.13 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 14,500 - 16,200 lbs. (6,580 - 7,350 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg7348.19
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.162
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet37
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
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Arch: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) excludes electronics
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches149
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.28
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi/DP 300 hp or Inboard - Volvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi 320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 51 gal. (193 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity10.5 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee