Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns H230 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns H230 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 234 Funship 2005 at 25,0 ft versus Four Winns H230 2012 at 23,3 ft. At 474 lbs and 438 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 234 Funship 2005 and Four Winns H230 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (848 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (82 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,680 - 4,740 lbs. (2,123 - 2,150 kg)
Weight - Detail4,380 lbs. (1,990 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2150.03
Weight - kg1986.73
Weight - lbs.474
Weight - lbs.438
Length - Meters7.77
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 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. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.68
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches66
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,505 lbs. (683 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee