Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns H190 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns H190 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.
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 H190 2011 at 18,5 ft. At 315 lbs and 265 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.
The Four Winns H190 2011 tops out at 225 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 34 gallons in the Four Winns H190 2011. 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 H190 2011 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 H190 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns H190 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 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
ModelH19
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
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 - Detail2,610 - 2,650 lbs. (1,180 - 1,200 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches222
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches59
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta 4.3 GL/SX
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, single axle w/ brakes
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Weight930-1,160 lbs. (422-526 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,025 lbs. (465 kg) single axle 1,212 lbs. (550 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m) 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. (3.05 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 10 in. (6.05 m)