Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns SL262 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns SL262 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 SL262 2009 measures 26,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 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 SL262 2009 tips the scales at 559 lbs — 531 lbs less than the Four Winns 183 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 28 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 SL262 2009 tops out at 375 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 SL262 2009 carries 75 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 SL262 2009 at 26,0 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
ModelSL262
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.53 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Meters2.24
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inches88
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,670 - 2,800 lbs. (1,210 - 1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail5,380 - 5,590 lbs. (2,440 - 2,540 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg2535.58
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.559
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Meters8.08
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
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] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches318
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 GXi/DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,968 lbs. (893 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee