Four Winns 180 Horizon
The Four Winns 180 Horizon is a 18-foot boat, with model years from 1988 to 2021 in the listings we track. Across 46 listings we have observed (model years 1988–2021), the median asking price is $8,500, with most boats asking $6,000 to $10,000. The engine we see most often on this model is Honda 4-stroke outboard and MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L).
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 46 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
42 priced listings across 16 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (157 raw listings collapsed to 46 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1988–2021, 16 states, 29 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist + rightboat) · US state vessel registries (6,557 registered Four Winns hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is national: we saw listings in 16 states. You can shop this model without flying somewhere, and you will not be the only boat on the market when you sell.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Between the 1998 ($7,500 median) and the 2007 ($13,000 median) asking prices fall about 6% a year. The steepest part of that curve is behind any boat more than five years old, which is where the value sits.
- Recall (USCG/CPSC)
8 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Four Winns 180 Horizon prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2007 | 4 | $10,000 – $15,000 | $13,000 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2002 | 4 | $9,500 – $12,000 | $10,000 | |
| 2001 | 7 | $8,000 – $10,000 | $9,000 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1998 | 6 | $7,000 – $7,500 | $7,500 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Recalls affecting Four Winns
8 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.
- ⚠ Recall
920422S9/23/1992FLOTATION NOT SUFFICIENT
- ⚠ Recall
030133S8/19/2003FUEL FILL LINE
- ⚠ Recall
970092T8/11/1997ENGINE COMP. VENTILATION
- ⚠ Recall
940134T5/26/1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
- ⚠ Recall
940120T5/2/1994FUEL TANK PSSIBLE LEAK
- ⚠ Recall
940122T5/10/1994NON IGN PROTECT BATT TERM
- ⚠ Recall
920420T11/5/1992CO INTRUSION; CO IN HEAD VIA VENT
- ⚠ Recall
950226T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.
Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls
Engines we actually see on the 180 Horizon
- Honda 4-stroke outboard
Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.
Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.
- MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L)
The most common inboard/outboard in US bowriders and cruisers. The engine itself (GM-based) is reliable; the maintenance burden is the drive and exhaust. Bellows, gimbal bearing, U-joints, and — in any saltwater service — exhaust manifolds and risers are the recurring costs.
Service reality: Bellows/gimbal every ~5 years; manifolds/risers every ~6–8 years (or 3–4 in salt) at $2.5–4K. Pull the drive on inspection — deferred drive service is the classic hidden cost.
Full MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) reliability profile →
- Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop)
Smooth, strong drives — the Duoprop in particular handles and holds beautifully. The catch is parts cost: Volvo Penta components run materially higher than MerCruiser equivalents, so service and repair budgets are larger.
Service reality: Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure).
Full Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) reliability profile →
Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles
Four Winns 180 Horizon specifications
| Length (median listed) | 18.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1988–2021 | Our listing data |
| Four Winns hulls in US registries | 6,557 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Four Winns 180 Horizon
- Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 2 of the 46 180 Horizon listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
- MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L): Bellows/gimbal every ~5 years; manifolds/risers every ~6–8 years (or 3–4 in salt) at $2.5–4K. Pull the drive on inspection — deferred drive service is the classic hidden cost. Seen on 1 of the 46 180 Horizon listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 100 hours a year is heavy use for a MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L).
- Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop): Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure). Seen on 1 of the 46 180 Horizon listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 100 hours a year is heavy use for a Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop).
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 51% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1988, so boats over 38 years old are actively traded in this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 180 Horizon listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 180 Horizon costs to own
$1,500 – $4,000 per year
- 18 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Freshwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (MI)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 180 Horizons are for sale
- MI 11
- CA 9
- AZ 3
- MD 3
- MN 3
- TX 2
- FL 2
- MA 2
- NH 2
- CO 2
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 46 listings in 29 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Four Winns 190 Horizon
- Four Winns 170 Horizon
- Four Winns 200 Horizon
- Four Winns 268 Vista
- Bayliner 185
- Bayliner Element E18
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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Looking at a Four Winns 180 Horizon for sale?
Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
Get the free verdict →No account needed. The paid Deal Report is optional and comes after.