Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 vs Four Winns H260 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 vs Four Winns H260 2021 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 H260 2021 measures 26,6 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 at 23,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H260 2021 tips the scales at 5 100 lbs - 1 280 lbs less than the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 at 3 820 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 H260 2021 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H260 2021 carries 70 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 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 H260 2021 at 26,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2006 at 23,0 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
Makenot available
Model215 Sundowner
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail3,730 - 3,820 lbs. (1,690 - 1,730 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3820
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.6
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26.60 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches319
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement5100.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0L/Alpha 220 hp or Volvo Penta 5.0GL/SX 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercrusier
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti, slide-out
Head1
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available