Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 vs Four Winns H180LE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 vs Four Winns H180LE 2011 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 H180LE 2011 measures 17,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H180LE 2011 tips the scales at 222 lbs — 189 lbs less than the Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 at 33 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 H180LE 2011 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H180LE 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Four Winns 200 Horizon 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 H180LE 2011 at 17,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 200 Horizon 2005 at 2,0 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
Model200 Horizon
ModelH180LE
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs. (1,010 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.222
Length - Meters6.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPIC Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load™ custom-matched, single axle with drum brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee