Four Winns H180 OB 2011 vs Four Winns V265 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns V265 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 comes in at 17,3 feet, making it roughly 8,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

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

The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 has a documented max rating of 130 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V265 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 H180 OB 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 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: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns V265 2012 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Four Winns H180 OB 2011. 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 H180 OB 2011 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Four Winns V265 2012. That 17-gallon difference translates to roughly 51–85 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 and Four Winns V265 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 and the Four Winns V265 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 H180 OB 2011 vs Four Winns V265 2012

Four Winns

Four Winns H180 OB 2011

2011

View full specs →

Four Winns

Four Winns V265 2012

2012

View full specs →

Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns H180 OB 2011 vs Four Winns V265 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 and the Four Winns V265 2012 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?

The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 carries a rated maximum of 130 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns V265 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 OB 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns V265 2012. 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 H180 OB 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 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 H180 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V265 2012 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

ModelH180 OB

ModelV265

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)

Beam - Meters2.29

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches9

Beam - Inches102

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

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.12

Bridge clearance - Meters2.11

Bridge clearance - Inches44

Bridge clearance - Inches83

Deadrise21℃

Deadrise17℃

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [drive up] inches19

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

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.84

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches33

Draft [max] - Inches36

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

Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)

Height - Meters1.4

Height - Meters2.57

Height - Inches55

Height - Inches101

Length - Feet17.33

Length - Feet26

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

Length overall - Detail26 ft. (7.92 m)

Length overall - Meters5.28

Length overall - Meters7.92

Length overall - Inches208

Length overall - Inches312

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - Detail6,250 - 6,270 lbs. (2,830 - 2,840 kg) with engine

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - kg2844.02

Weight - lbs.not available

Weight - lbs.627

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeEvinrude

Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo

Engine model90 E-TEC

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85

Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel tank capacity - Gal7

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeI/O

Horsepower90 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max130 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people7

Maximum people1

Headroomnot available

Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacityPotable: 16 gal. (60 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal16

Trailer Info

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

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m) wakeboard tower up

Trailer - Height10 ft. (3.05 m)

Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - Weight1,667 lbs. (756 kg)

Four Winns H180 OB 2011 vs Four Winns V265 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns V265 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 comes in at 17,3 feet, making it roughly 8,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 has a documented max rating of 130 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V265 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 H180 OB 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 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 V265 2012 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Four Winns H180 OB 2011. 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 H180 OB 2011 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns H180 OB 2011 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Four Winns V265 2012. That 17-gallon difference translates to roughly 51–85 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 and Four Winns V265 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns H180 OB 2011 and the Four Winns V265 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.

← Four Winns H180 OB 2011 full specs ← Four Winns V265 2012 full specs