Four Winns Funship 234  2005 boat specs
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Four Winns Funship 234 2005
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Four Winns H220SS 2009 boat specs
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Four Winns Funship 234 2005 vs Four Winns H220SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 vs Four Winns H220SS 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 Funship 234 2005 measures 25,6 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H220SS 2009 at 22,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 tips the scales at 1 047 lbs — 1 010 lbs more than the Four Winns H220SS 2009 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 and 320 hp for the Four Winns H220SS 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 carries 65 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns H220SS 2009. 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 Funship 234 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns H220SS 2009 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 Funship 234 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns H220SS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.60 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Length - Feet25.6
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches264
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches33
Displacement1047.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,650 - 3,700 lbs. (1,660 - 1,680 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.37
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.57
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches62
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.71
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMX 6.2 MPI
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepower270 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi/SX
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFour Winns
Modelnot available
ModelH220SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,293 lbs. (586 kg)

Four Winns Funship 234 2005 vs Four Winns H220SS 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 or the Four Winns H220SS 2009?
The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 is the longer of the two at 25,6 feet overall. The Four Winns H220SS 2009 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 3,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 or the Four Winns H220SS 2009?
For trailering, the Four Winns H220SS 2009 has the edge at 37 lbs dry weight versus 1 047 lbs for the Four Winns Funship 234 2005. 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.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns H220SS 2009 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 measures 103" wide, compared to 102" for the Four Winns H220SS 2009. 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 Funship 234 2005 or the Four Winns H220SS 2009?
The Four Winns Funship 234 2005 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns H220SS 2009. That 60-gallon difference translates to roughly 180–300 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 and Four Winns H220SS 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Four Winns Funship 234 2005 and the Four Winns H220SS 2009 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.