Four Winns 170 Horizon vs Glastron 175 SX
The Glastron 175 SX asks $3,500 more at the median ($7,500 against $4,000), measured across 36 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Four Winns 170 Horizon | Glastron 175 SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $5,500 | $8,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 17.0 ft | 17.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 17 | 19 |
| States with listings | 10 | 8 |
| Engines we see most | Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop), MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) | Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop), Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) |
| Known problems on file | 0 | 0 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 8 | 10 |
| Model years traded | 1985–2004 | 2000–2004 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Four Winns 170 Horizon if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $3,500 less at the median.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 10 states against 8.
Take the Glastron 175 SX if…
- You want choice: we track 19 of these against 17.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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