The Four Winns 290 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns SL242 2009 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 290 Horizon 2006 measures 31,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL242 2009 at 24,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 290 Horizon 2006 tips the scales at 728 lbs — 220 lbs more than the Four Winns SL242 2009 at 508 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 SL242 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 290 Horizon 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns SL242 2009 carries 58 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Four Winns 290 Horizon 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.