Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns F274 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns F274 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 F274 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F274 2009 tips the scales at 541 lbs — 226 lbs less than the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 at 315 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 F274 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 carries 42 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Four Winns F274 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F274 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F274 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns F274 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model203 Horizon Fish and Ski
ModelF274
Model Year2007
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
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches17
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 - DetailWith Engine: 3,000-3,150 lbs. (1,360-1,430 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 - 5,410 lbs. (2,360 - 2,450 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg2453.93
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.541
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches338
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches76
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL/SX 190 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi/DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15
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, single axle w/ brakes
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Weight930-1,160 lbs. (422-526 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,925 lbs. (873 kg)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)