Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H180SS 2010 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns H180SS 2010 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 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 Horizon 230 2022 measures 24,0 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H180SS 2010 at 17,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 tips the scales at 3 850 lbs — 3 826 lbs less than the Four Winns H180SS 2010 at 24 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 Horizon 230 2022 tops out at 280 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns H180SS 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns Horizon 230 2022 carries 52 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H180SS 2010. 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 Horizon 230 2022 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H180SS 2010 at 17,4 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
ModelH180SS
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches103
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] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,235 - 2,400 lbs. (1,010 - 1,090 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.24
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 - Feet17.42
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 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
Displacementnot available
Displacement3850.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower280 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, single axle with disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available