Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns Funship 234 2005 vs Four Winns H180 LE 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 vs Four Winns H180 LE 2012 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 Funship 234 2005 measures 25,6 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180 LE 2012 at 17,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H180 LE 2012 tips the scales at 2 220 lbs - 1 173 lbs less than the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 at 1 047 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 Funship 234 2005 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns H180 LE 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 Funship 234 2005 carries 65 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H180 LE 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 at 25,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180 LE 2012 at 17,3 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.60 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Length - Feet25.6
Length - Feet17.33
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches208
Beam8.60 ft
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches90
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches34
Displacement1047.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs. (1,010 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2220
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelMX 6.2 MPI
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFour Winns
Modelnot available
ModelH180 LE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load™ custom-matched, single axle with drum brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)