Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 boat specs
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Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007
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Four Winns V258 2008 boat specs
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Four Winns V258 2008
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Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns V258 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns V258 2008 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 V258 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 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 V258 2008 tips the scales at 627 lbs — 312 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 V258 2008 tops out at 320 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 7 gallons in the Four Winns V258 2008. 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 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Four Winns V258 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V258 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model203 Horizon Fish and Ski
ModelV258
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,000-3,150 lbs. (1,360-1,430 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 6,220 - 6,270 lbs. (2,820 -2,840 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg2844.02
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.627
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches312
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches83
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.57
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches101
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 5.0 GXi/DP 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 16 gal. (60 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal16
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, single axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight930-1,160 lbs. (422-526 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,667 lbs. (756 kg)

Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 vs Four Winns V258 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 or the Four Winns V258 2008?
The Four Winns V258 2008 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 comes in at 19,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 or the Four Winns V258 2008?
For trailering, the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 has the edge at 315 lbs dry weight versus 627 lbs for the Four Winns V258 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Four Winns V258 2008 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Four Winns V258 2008 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Four Winns V258 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 or the Four Winns V258 2008?
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 has the bigger tank at 42 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Four Winns V258 2008. That 35-gallon difference translates to roughly 105–175 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 and Four Winns V258 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish and Ski 2007 and the Four Winns V258 2008 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.