Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 vs Four Winns H350 OB 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 vs Four Winns H350 OB 2021 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 H350 OB 2021 measures 35,0 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 32,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 at 3,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H350 OB 2021 tips the scales at 13 300 lbs — 12 586 lbs less than the Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 at 714 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 H350 OB 2021 tops out at 800 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H350 OB 2021 carries 17 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H350 OB 2021 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 280 Horizon 2005 at 3,0 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
Makenot available
Model280 Horizon
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam10.10 ft
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail6,240 - 7,140 lbs. (2,830 - 3,239 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3238.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.714
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches420
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.42 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement13300.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury Verado
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower800 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower800 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Potti
Head1
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity3
Holding tank capacity - Detail9 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters34.07
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available