Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns F204 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns F204 2008 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 240 Horizon 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Four Winns F204 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 tips the scales at 4 330 lbs - 570 lbs more than the Four Winns F204 2008 at 3 760 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 F204 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 carries 58 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Four Winns F204 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns F204 2008 at 21,0 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
Model240 Horizon
ModelF204
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Windshield: 4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m) With Wind Deflector: 3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inches50
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail4,280 - 4,330 lbs. (1,940 - 1,960 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,610 - 3,760 lbs. (1,640 - 1,710 kg)
Weight - kg1964.05
Weight - kg1705.51
Weight - lbs.4330
Weight - lbs.3760
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters6.45
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Windshield: 5 ft. 11 in. (1.8 m) With Wind Deflector: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.8
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches71
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches254
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0GXi/SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GL/SX 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with porta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,277 lbs. (579 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee