Four Winns F224 2011 vs Four Winns H180 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

The Four Winns F224 2011 is the longer of the two at 23,7 feet overall. The Four Winns H180 2012 comes in at 17,3 feet, making it roughly 6,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns H180 2012 has the edge at 24 lbs dry weight versus 424 lbs for the Four Winns F224 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns F224 2011 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns H180 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F224 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns H180 2012 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns F224 2011 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Four Winns H180 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

The Four Winns H180 2012 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns F224 2011. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns F224 2011 and Four Winns H180 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F224 2011 and the Four Winns H180 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Four Winns F224 2011 vs Four Winns H180 2012

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Four Winns F224 2011

2011

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Four Winns H180 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns F224 2011 vs Four Winns H180 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Four Winns F224 2011 against a deep vee Four Winns H180 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns F224 2011 measures 23,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180 2012 at 17,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F224 2011 tips the scales at 424 lbs — 400 lbs more than the Four Winns H180 2012 at 24 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 F224 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns H180 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H180 2012 carries 24 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns F224 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F224 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns H180 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F224 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns F224 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns H180 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelF224

ModelH18

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.29

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches9

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.37

Bridge clearance - Meters1.12

Bridge clearance - Inches54

Bridge clearance - Inches44

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise21℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] inches14

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.79

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inches31

Draft [max] - Inches34

Weight - Detail4,150 - 4,240 lbs. (1,880 - 1,920 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail2,235 - 2,400 lbs. (1,010 - 1,090 kg) with engine

Weight - kg1923.23

Weight - kg1088.62

Weight - lbs.424

Weight - lbs.24

Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) with windshield 5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) with wind deflector

Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)

Height - Meters1.88

Height - Meters1.4

Height - Inches74

Height - Inches55

Length - Feet23.67

Length - Feet17.33

Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)

Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m) without swim platform

Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)

Length overall - Meters6.4

Length overall - Meters5.28

Length overall - Inches252

Length overall - Inches208

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeVolvo

Engine makeVolvo or MerCruiser

Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/SX

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Horsepower300 hp

Horsepowernot available

Operational Info

Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)

Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)

Maximum people13

Maximum people7

Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes

Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with disc brakes

Trailer - Height8 ft. (2.44 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m) wakeboard tower up 8 ft. (2.44 m) with windshield 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) with wind deflector

Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m) wakeboard tower up

Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)

Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)

Trailer - Weight1,365 lbs. (619 kg)

Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)

Four Winns F224 2011 vs Four Winns H180 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

The Four Winns F224 2011 is the longer of the two at 23,7 feet overall. The Four Winns H180 2012 comes in at 17,3 feet, making it roughly 6,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns H180 2012 has the edge at 24 lbs dry weight versus 424 lbs for the Four Winns F224 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns F224 2011 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns H180 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F224 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns H180 2012 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns F224 2011 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Four Winns H180 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F224 2011 or the Four Winns H180 2012?

The Four Winns H180 2012 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns F224 2011. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns F224 2011 and Four Winns H180 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F224 2011 and the Four Winns H180 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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