Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H1 2023: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H1 2023 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 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Four Winns H1 2023 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H1 2023 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 700 lbs less than the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 2 800 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.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H1 2023 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 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
Model183 Horizon Fish & Ski
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail2,670 - 2,800 lbs. (1,210 - 1,270 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.1
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20.10 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.13
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches241
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.80 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement3500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available