Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns H180OBRS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns H180OBRS 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 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Four Winns H180OBRS 2013 at 17,9 ft. At 315 lbs and 248 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns H180OBRS 2013 is rated for 8 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 H180OBRS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns H180OBRS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,9 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
ModelH180OBRS
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,000-3,150 lbs. (1,360-1,430 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 - 2,480 lbs. (1,020 - 1,120 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1124.91
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.248
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17.92
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches215
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m) With Arch: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.37
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL/SX 190 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, single axle w/ brakes
Trailer - DetailColor-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Weight930-1,160 lbs. (422-526 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. (2.74 m) wakeboard tower up