Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H210 2011 vs Four Winns Horizon 290 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns H210 2011 vs Four Winns Horizon 290 2023 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 290 2023 measures 30,1 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 9,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H210 2011 at 20,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns Horizon 290 2023 tips the scales at 8 500 lbs — 8 172 lbs less than the Four Winns H210 2011 at 328 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 H210 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns Horizon 290 2023 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 Horizon 290 2023 carries 12 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Four Winns H210 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 290 2023 at 30,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H210 2011 at 20,8 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
ModelH21
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.14
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches45
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] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detail3,120 - 3,280 lbs. (1,420 - 1,490 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1487.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.328
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches64
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet30.1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail30.10 ft
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters9.17
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches361
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.50 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement8500.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelPenta 5.0 GXiC/SX
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity1
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. (6.71 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,321 lbs. (599 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available