Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns Horizon 180 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns Horizon 180 2018 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 Horizon 180 2018 at 19,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns Horizon 180 2018 tips the scales at 2 500 lbs — 2 269 lbs less than the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 at 231 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 Horizon 180 2018 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 180 Horizon 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Four Winns Horizon 180 2018 at 19,8 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
Makenot available
Model180 Horizon
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam7.70 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.35
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches92
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℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,310 lbs. (1,048 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1047.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.231
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19.8
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19.80 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.04
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches238
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.40 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement2500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 3.0L/Alpha 135 hp or Volvo Penta 3.0GL/SX 135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMercruiser 4.5
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available