Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 260 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H230 SS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 260 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns H230 SS 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 260 Horizon 2006 at 26,0 ft versus Four Winns H230 SS 2012 at 23,3 ft. At 492 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 260 Horizon 2006 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H230 SS 2012 at 23,3 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
Model260 Horizon
ModelH230 SS
Model Year2006
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. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,640 - 4,920 lbs. (2,100 - 2,230 kg)
Weight - Detail4,380 lbs. (1,990 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2231.67
Weight - kg1986.73
Weight - lbs.492
Weight - lbs.438
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23.33
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
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
Engine/s standardMercruiser 350MPI/Bravo I 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacitynot available
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 capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 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