Four Winns F274 2009 vs Four Winns H220 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Four Winns H220 2010 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

For trailering, the Four Winns H220 2010 has the edge at 37 lbs dry weight versus 541 lbs for the Four Winns F274 2009. 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: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Four Winns H220 2010 tops out at 3 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 15 passengers, while the Four Winns H220 2010 is certified for 1. 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: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Four Winns F274 2009 and Four Winns H220 2010 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

The Four Winns F274 2009 has the bigger tank at 8 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns H220 2010. That 3-gallon difference translates to roughly 9–15 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns F274 2009 and Four Winns H220 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F274 2009 and the Four Winns H220 2010 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 F274 2009 vs Four Winns H220 2010

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Four Winns F274 2009

2009

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Four Winns H220 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns F274 2009 vs Four Winns H220 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns F274 2009 and the Four Winns H220 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns F274 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H220 2010 at 22,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F274 2009 tips the scales at 541 lbs — 504 lbs more than the Four Winns H220 2010 at 37 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Four Winns F274 2009 has a 372-hp advantage over the Four Winns H220 2010's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F274 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Four Winns H220 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F274 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns F274 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns H220 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelF274

ModelH22

Model Year2009

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)

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

Bridge clearance - Meters1.57

Bridge clearance - Meters1.37

Bridge clearance - Inches62

Bridge clearance - Inches54

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise19℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches16

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

Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.84

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches33

Weight - Detail5,200 - 5,410 lbs. (2,360 - 2,450 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail3,650 - 3,700 lbs. (1,660 - 1,680 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2453.93

Weight - kg1678.29

Weight - lbs.541

Weight - lbs.37

Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Height - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)

Height - Meters1.93

Height - Meters1.7

Height - Inches76

Height - Inches67

Length - Meters8.59

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet28

Length - Feet22

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)

Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)

Length overall - Meters8.59

Length overall - Meters6.71

Length overall - Inches338

Length overall - Inches264

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi/DP

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Gal8

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Horsepower320 hp

Horsepower3

Engine max375 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine makenot available

Engine makeVolvo

Engine modelnot available

Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/SX

Operational Info

Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)

Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Maximum people15

Maximum people1

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 brakes

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

Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)

Trailer - HeightNo Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Wakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)

Trailer - Weight1,925 lbs. (873 kg)

Trailer - Weight1,293 lbs. (586 kg)

Four Winns F274 2009 vs Four Winns H220 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Four Winns H220 2010 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

For trailering, the Four Winns H220 2010 has the edge at 37 lbs dry weight versus 541 lbs for the Four Winns F274 2009. 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.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Four Winns H220 2010 tops out at 3 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 15 passengers, while the Four Winns H220 2010 is certified for 1. 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.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Four Winns F274 2009 and Four Winns H220 2010 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F274 2009 or the Four Winns H220 2010?

The Four Winns F274 2009 has the bigger tank at 8 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns H220 2010. That 3-gallon difference translates to roughly 9–15 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns F274 2009 and Four Winns H220 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F274 2009 and the Four Winns H220 2010 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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