Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H183 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H183 2010 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 H183 2010 measures 17,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 14,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 at 3,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H183 2010 tips the scales at 2 575 lbs — 1 847 lbs less than the Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 at 728 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 H183 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H183 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Four Winns 285 Sundowner 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 H183 2010 at 17,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 285 Sundowner 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
MakeFour Winns
Model285 Sundowner
ModelH183
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail6,380 - 7,280 lbs. (2,894 - 3,302 kg)
Weight - Detail2,410 - 2,575 lbs. (1,090 - 1,170 kg) with engine
Weight - kg3302.15
Weight - kg1168
Weight - lbs.728
Weight - lbs.2575
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet17.42
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
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPIC Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
HeadPorta-Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacitynot available
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
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) with boat
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)