Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns S215 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns S215 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 S215 2012 at 21,3 ft. At 347 lbs and 354 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 S215 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
ModelS215
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (68 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,400 - 3,470 lbs. (1,542 - 1,574 kg)
Weight - Detail3,380 - 3,540 lbs. (1,530 - 1,610 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1573.96
Weight - kg1605.72
Weight - lbs.347
Weight - lbs.354
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.7
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches67
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches256
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
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 capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,234 lbs. (560 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee