Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns H180LE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns H180LE 2011 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 215 Sundowner 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180LE 2011 at 17,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 tips the scales at 382 lbs — 160 lbs more than the Four Winns H180LE 2011 at 222 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 H180LE 2011 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H180LE 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180LE 2011 at 17,4 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
Model215 Sundowner
ModelH180LE
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,720-3,820 lbs. (1,690-1,730 kg)
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs. (1,010 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - lbs.382
Weight - lbs.222
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches209
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL/SX 220 hp Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPIC Alpha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, tandem axle w/brakes
Trailer - DetailSure-Load™ custom-matched, single axle with drum brakes
Trailer - Weight1,150 lbs. (508 kg)
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)