Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H240 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns H240 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 H240 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H240 2009 tips the scales at 445 lbs — 110 lbs less than the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 335 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 H240 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H240 2009 carries 58 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H240 2009 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 at 19,0 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
Model203 Horizon Fish & Ski
ModelH24
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,200 - 3,350 lbs. (1,450 - 1,520 kg)
Weight - Detail4,180 - 4,450 lbs. (1,900 - 2,020 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg2018.48
Weight - lbs.335
Weight - lbs.445
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches74
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 GXi/SX
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
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 - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 11 in. (3.33 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee