Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H210SS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H210SS 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 H210SS 2010 measures 20,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,8 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 — 395 lbs more than the Four Winns H210SS 2010 at 333 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 H210SS 2010 tops out at 3 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 285 Sundowner 2005 carries 13 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Four Winns H210SS 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H210SS 2010 at 20,8 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
ModelH210SS
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.02 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Meters1.07
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inches42
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail6,380 - 7,280 lbs. (2,894 - 3,302 kg)
Weight - Detail3,250 - 3,330 lbs. (1,470 - 1,510 kg) with engine
Weight - kg3302.15
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.728
Weight - lbs.333
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet20.83
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] - 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. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches61
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower3
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 capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightNo Wakeboard Tower: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.01 m) Wakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,321 lbs. (599 kg)