Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns SL222 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 205 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns SL222 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 SL222 2012 at 22,6 ft. At 347 lbs and 447 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 SL222 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
ModelSL222
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. 2 in. (1.27 m) 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inches87
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 - Detail4,420 - 4,470 lbs. (2,000 - 2,030 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1573.96
Weight - kg2027.56
Weight - lbs.347
Weight - lbs.447
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22.58
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] - 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 - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches68
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches271
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 capacity1,800 lbs. (816 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 people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSureLoad™ custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 1 in. (3.08 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,256 lbs. (570 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee