Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H203 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H203 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H203 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 tips the scales at 433 lbs — 118 lbs more than the Four Winns H203 2008 at 315 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 H203 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 42 gallons in the Four Winns H203 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 H203 2008 at 19,0 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
ModelH203
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches45
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19"
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail4,280 - 4,330 lbs. (1,940 - 1,960 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 3,000 - 3,150 lbs. (1,360 - 1,430 kg)
Weight - kg1964.05
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.433
Weight - lbs.315
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters5.95
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches59
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches234
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0GXi/SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 4.3 GL/SX 190 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
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 capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 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 people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with brakes
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle Axle: 1,029 lbs. (464 kg) Tandem Axle: 1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee