Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns S215 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns S215 2013 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 215 Sundowner 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Four Winns S215 2013 at 21,3 ft. At 382 lbs and 425 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns S215 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns S215 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns S215 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model215 Sundowner
ModelS215
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
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
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,720-3,820 lbs. (1,690-1,730 kg)
Weight - Detail3,450 - 4,250 lbs. (1,560 - 1,930 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.382
Weight - lbs.425
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21.33
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches256
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.7
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches67
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep 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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, tandem axle w/brakes
Trailer - DetailColor-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Weight1,150 lbs. (508 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,234 lbs. (560 kg)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)