Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H200 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H200 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 H200 2010 measures 19,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,7 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 285 Sundowner 2005 tips the scales at 728 lbs — 421 lbs more than the Four Winns H200 2010 at 307 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 H200 2010 tops out at 27 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 H200 2010 carries 35 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 H200 2010 at 19,7 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
ModelH2
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches1
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℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail6,380 - 7,280 lbs. (2,894 - 3,302 kg)
Weight - Detail2,920 - 3,070 lbs. (1,330 - 1,400 kg) with engine
Weight - kg3302.15
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.728
Weight - lbs.307
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet19.67
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] - 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 - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches236
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta 5.0 GXiC/SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower27
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 capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
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 - HeightNo Wakeboard Tower: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) Wakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.32 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle Axle: 1,051 lbs. (477 kg) Tandem Axle: 1,234 lbs. (560 kg)