Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H180 2008 vs Four Winns HD3 RS 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns H180 2008 vs Four Winns HD3 RS 2021 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Four Winns HD3 RS 2021 has a 60-hp advantage over the Four Winns H180 2008's 190-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns HD3 RS 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H180 2008. 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 HD3 RS 2021 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180 2008 at 17,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
Makenot available
ModelH180
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 2,310 - 2,475 lbs. (1,050 - 1,120 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1122.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2475
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches55
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches288
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 3.0 GL/SX 135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.5L 250 EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available