Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 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 2006 at 17,0 ft versus Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 231 lbs and 315 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 and Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model180 Horizon
Model203 Horizon Fish and Ski
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,310 lbs. (1,048 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,000-3,150 lbs. (1,360-1,430 kg)
Weight - kg1047.8
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.231
Weight - lbs.315
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches234
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 3.0L/Alpha 135 hp or Volvo Penta 3.0GL/SX 135 hp
Engine/s standard4.3 GL/SX 190 hp Volvo Penta
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, single axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight930-1,160 lbs. (422-526 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass