Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns F224 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns F224 2012 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 205 Sundowner 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Four Winns F224 2012 at 23,7 ft. At 347 lbs and 424 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.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 and Four Winns F224 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model205 Sundowner
ModelF224
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (68 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,400 - 3,470 lbs. (1,542 - 1,574 kg)
Weight - Detail4,150 - 4,240 lbs. (1,880 - 1,920 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1573.96
Weight - kg1923.23
Weight - lbs.347
Weight - lbs.424
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.67
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) with windshield 5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) with wind deflector
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches74
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m) without swim platform
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadPorta-Potti, Slide-out
Headnot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. (2.44 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m) wakeboard tower up 8 ft. (2.44 m) with windshield 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) with wind deflector
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,365 lbs. (619 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee