Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns HD8 Surf 2022 vs Four Winns S265 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns HD8 Surf 2022 vs Four Winns S265 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Four Winns HD8 Surf 2022 at 26,6 ft versus Four Winns S265 2013 at 26,0 ft. At 5 350 lbs and 5 400 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns S265 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Four Winns HD8 Surf 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns S265 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns S265 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns HD8 Surf 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.60 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. (7.93 m)
Length - Feet26.6
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters8.11
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inches312
Beam8.50 ft
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft Min30.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement5350.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,100 - 5,400 lbs. (2,130 - 2,450 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5400
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches80
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity12
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFour Winns
Modelnot available
ModelS265
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailColor-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,610 lbs. (730 kg)