Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns SL242 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns SL242 2009 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 SL242 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 474 lbs and 508 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 SL242 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 carries 65 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Four Winns SL242 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 and Four Winns SL242 2009 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
Model234 Funship
ModelSL242
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (848 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,680 - 4,740 lbs. (2,123 - 2,150 kg)
Weight - Detail4,870 - 5,080 lbs. (2,210 - 2,300 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2150.03
Weight - kg2304.25
Weight - lbs.474
Weight - lbs.508
Length - Meters7.77
Length - Meters7.44
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
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 - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches76
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches293
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi/DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 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 people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,495 lbs. (678 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee