Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H220SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H220SS 2009 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 H220SS 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 tips the scales at 231 lbs — 194 lbs more than the Four Winns H220SS 2009 at 37 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 H220SS 2009 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 carries 24 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns H220SS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H220SS 2009 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 at 17,0 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
ModelH220SS
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,310 lbs. (1,048 kg)
Weight - Detail3,650 - 3,700 lbs. (1,660 - 1,680 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1047.8
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.231
Weight - lbs.37
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters6.71
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.57
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches62
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 3.0L/Alpha 135 hp or Volvo Penta 3.0GL/SX 135 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi/SX
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,293 lbs. (586 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee