Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns H230 RS 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 vs Four Winns H230 RS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns H230 RS 2018 measures 23,7 feet overall (2018), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H230 RS 2018 tips the scales at 3 849 lbs — 3 552 lbs less than the Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 at 297 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 H230 RS 2018 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H230 RS 2018 carries 52 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H230 RS 2018 at 23,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 200 Horizon LE 2005 at 19,0 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
Model200 Horizon LE
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
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] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,810 - 2,970 lbs. (1,275 - 1,347 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1347.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.297
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet23.7
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.70 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.22
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches284
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.40 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement3849.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.5 MPI
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available