Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 vs Four Winns V265 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns V265 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 comes in at 26,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 has the edge at 51 lbs dry weight versus 627 lbs for the Four Winns V265 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 has a documented max rating of 380 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V265 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns V265 2012 measures 102" wide, compared to 101" for the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and Four Winns V265 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 7 gallons and 7 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and Four Winns V265 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and the Four Winns V265 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 vs Four Winns V265 2012

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Four Winns Horizon 260 2012

2012

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Four Winns V265 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 vs Four Winns V265 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns V265 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 26,0 ft versus Four Winns V265 2012 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V265 2012 tips the scales at 627 lbs — 576 lbs less than the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 51 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 260 2012 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns V265 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V265 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelHorizon 26

ModelV265

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)

Beam - Meters2.57

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches101

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.6

Bridge clearance - Meters2.11

Bridge clearance - Inches63

Bridge clearance - Inches83

Deadrise20°

Deadrise17℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches18

Draft [drive up] inches19

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches35

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,310 kg)

Weight - Detail6,250 - 6,270 lbs. (2,830 - 2,840 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2313.32

Weight - kg2844.02

Weight - lbs.51

Weight - lbs.627

Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)

Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)

Height - Meters1.91

Height - Meters2.57

Height - Inches75

Height - Inches101

Length - Feet26

Length overall - Detail26 ft. (7.92 m)

Length overall - Meters7.92

Length overall - Inches312

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeVolvo Penta or MerCruiser

Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo

Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal7

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max380 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people13

Maximum people1

Headroomnot available

Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacityPotable: 16 gal. (60 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal16

Trailer Info

Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)

Trailer - Height10 ft. (3.05 m)

Trailer - Weight1,610 lbs. (730 kg)

Trailer - Weight1,667 lbs. (756 kg)

Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 vs Four Winns V265 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

The Four Winns V265 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 comes in at 26,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 or the Four Winns V265 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 has the edge at 51 lbs dry weight versus 627 lbs for the Four Winns V265 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 has a documented max rating of 380 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V265 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V265 2012 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns V265 2012 measures 102" wide, compared to 101" for the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and Four Winns V265 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 7 gallons and 7 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and Four Winns V265 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and the Four Winns V265 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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