2007 180 HORIZON vs 2003 NADA

alnorr01

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I am looking to get a family boat that will be used on a lake for cruising, swimming, tubing. I need it to fit in my garage so I am limited to 17'-18'.
Technically it its not my first boat but its been a while and my other boats wear junk and only used a few time. This time I want something solid that I don't need to constantly work on.

I have been focusing on Four Winns 170 and 180 HORIZON's. I noticed that the base NADA for a 2007 180 HORIZON is less then the same model 2003

http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/2007/four-winns/180-horizon__/10244356/Values

http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/2003/four-winns/180-horizon__/10071423/Values

The 2003 is over $1600 more for a boat that is 4 years older.
I am guessing the base engine on the 2003 was a V6 4.3 instead of the 4 cylinder 3.0 and that is the difference.

- Is that the difference if so is that the only reason its more?
- For a family lake boat would a 3.0 135HP be enough?
-It seems in my price range I can get a 2003 ish boat with the 4.3 or a newer 2005-2007 with a 3.0 for about the same price.
-Whish would be the better deal for a solid family boat?
 

alnorr01

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Scott thanks for the info and link.
So it seems that other then the engine difference the 2007 is a smaller boat 17'5" 7'7" beam vs the 2003 being 18'4" 7'9" beam.
 
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