Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H260 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 285 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns H260 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 H260 2021 measures 26,6 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 23,6 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 H260 2021 tips the scales at 5 100 lbs — 4 372 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 H260 2021 tops out at 300 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 7 gallons in the Four Winns H260 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H260 2021 at 26,6 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
Makenot available
Model285 Sundowner
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail6,380 - 7,280 lbs. (2,894 - 3,302 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3302.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.728
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet26.6
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 - Detail26.60 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches319
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement5100.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercrusier
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity12
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