Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H183 2009 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 RS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns H183 2009 vs Four Winns Horizon 230 RS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Four Winns Horizon 230 RS 2022 has a 160-hp advantage over the Four Winns H183 2009'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 Horizon 230 RS 2022 carries 52 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Four Winns H183 2009. 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 RS 2022 at 23,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H183 2009 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
ModelH183
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
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] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail2,410 - 2,575 lbs. (1,090 - 1,170 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1168
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2575
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 - Feet23.8
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail23.80 ft
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters7.25
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches286
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 3.0 GL/SX
Engine/s standardnot available
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 typeinboard
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepower350 hp
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
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 brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) with boat
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Weight894 lbs. (406 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available