Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns V338 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 vs Four Winns V338 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 V338 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 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 V338 2008 tips the scales at 1 209 lbs — 874 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 V338 2008 tops out at 5 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 203 Horizon Fish & Ski 2006 carries 42 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Four Winns V338 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns V338 2008 at 35,0 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
ModelV338
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,200 - 3,350 lbs. (1,450 - 1,520 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 11,970 - 12,090 lbs. (5,430 - 5,480 kg)
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg5483.93
Weight - lbs.335
Weight - lbs.1209
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet35
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] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Arch: 12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m) excludes electronics
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches146
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches42
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3L/Alpha 190 hp or Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemTwin 320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi/DP 270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 45 gal. (170 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity10.5 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee