Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H310 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H310 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 H310 2008 measures 31,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H310 2008 tips the scales at 8 360 lbs - 5 560 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.
The Four Winns H310 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H310 2008 carries 130 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H310 2008 at 31,0 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
MakeFour Winns
Model183 Horizon Fish & Ski
ModelH310
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.84 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m) With Arch: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,670 - 2,800 lbs. (1,210 - 1,270 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 7,400 - 8,360 lbs. (3,360 - 3,790 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg3792.03
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.8360
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Meters9.55
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet31
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches89
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in. (9.55 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches376
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 8.1 Gi/DP 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 20 gal. (76 l) Gray: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee