Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 194 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns H230 SS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 194 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns H230 SS 2013 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 194 Funship 2005 at 21,0 ft versus Four Winns H230 SS 2013 at 23,3 ft. At 36 lbs and 44 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H230 SS 2013 at 23,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 194 Funship 2005 at 21,0 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
Model194 Funship
ModelH230 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail4,370 - 4,400 lbs. (1,980 - 2,000 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.44
Length - Meters6.45
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 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. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailCustom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,505 lbs. (683 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee