Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H180 2013 vs Four Winns H260 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns H180 2013 vs Four Winns H260 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns H260 2021 measures 26,6 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 8,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H260 2021 tips the scales at 5 100 lbs — 4 835 lbs less than the Four Winns H180 2013 at 265 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 H260 2021 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns H180 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H180 2013 carries 24 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns H260 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 H260 2021 at 26,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180 2013 at 18,0 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
ModelH18
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m) With Arch: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail2,500 - 2,650 lbs. (1,130 - 1,200 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.45
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches57
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26.6
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail26.60 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.11
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches319
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement5100.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Engine makeMercrusier
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailColor-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m) wakeboard tower down 9 ft. (2.74 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available