Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns SL222 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 vs Four Winns SL222 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Four Winns SL222 2011 at 22,6 ft. At 382 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.
The Four Winns SL222 2011 tops out at 320 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 5 gallons in the Four Winns SL222 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns SL222 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns 215 Sundowner 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns SL222 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model215 Sundowner
ModelSL222
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 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] - Detail33 in. (84 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 - Detail4,420 - 4,470 lbs. (2,000 - 2,030 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - kg2027.56
Weight - lbs.382
Weight - lbs.447
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22.58
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches271
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m) 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches68
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 - 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 makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/DP
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched trailer, tandem axle w/brakes
Trailer - DetailSureLoad™ custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Weight1,150 lbs. (508 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,256 lbs. (570 kg)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 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)